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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings got into a scrap with Carolina Panthers defensive back Tre’von Moehrig after their game on Monday night.

Jennings threw a punch at Moehrig after the final whistle sounded in San Francisco’s 20-9 victory. He said it was in response to Moehrig hitting him below the belt late in the game – a moment that was caught by ESPN’s cameras during the broadcast.

49ers personnel held Jennings back from escalating the situation further.

“I was just responding to some childish behavior,” Jennings said after the game.

Moehrig said the groin-area shot was in response to physical play after the whistle and trash talk throughout the game. He acknowledged that he’s likely to be fined for his actions.

“He was pus

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