SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Moments after San Francisco 's 20-9 victory over Carolina on Monday night, 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings approached Panthers safety Tre'von Moehrig and threw a quick, open-handed right cross to Moehrig's face.

The two players were quickly separated, with Panthers linebacker Krys Barnes and 49ers senior director of player engagement Austin Moss II intervening to keep them apart.

As for what sparked the altercation, television cameras showed Moehrig delivering a punch to Jennings' groin area late in the game. Jennings did not retaliate in the moment and was seen pleading his case to the officials for a flag on Moehrig.

"I was just responding to some childish behavior," Jennings said of his actions after the final whistle.

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan

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