In a heated NFC North clash, Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch was ejected for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Green Bay Packers receiver Bo Melton. The incident occurred in the second quarter, leading to a 30-yard penalty that shifted momentum in the game, which the Lions ultimately won 24-14.

Branch's ejection was compounded by his unsportsmanlike conduct as he gestured towards the Lambeau Field crowd on his way out. The decision drew criticism from Tom Brady during the broadcast, who questioned the severity of the call.