SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco receiver Jauan Jennings responded to a cheap shot from Carolina safety Tre’Von Moehrig late in Monday night’s game by throwing a punch after the final whistle.

Television cameras caught Moehrig delivering a punch to Jennings’ groin area late in the 49ers’ 20-9 victory over the Panthers. Jennings responded by walking over to Moehrig after the game and hitting him in the helmet before giving him a shove.

Jennings then needed to be held back before the teams left the field.

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

Moehrig said his shot at Jennings was in response to physical play after the whistle and trash talking throughout the game. He acknowledged that he likely will be fined for his actions.

“He was pushing me in the

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