(Video) Panthers Safety Tre’von Moehrig’s Cheap Shot Leads to Jauan Jennings Losing His Mind During MNF Game

Jauan Jennings punched the Panthers DB in retaliation of being hit in his groin.

(Video) Panthers Safety Tre’von Moehrig’s Cheap Shot Leads to Jauan Jennings Losing His Mind During MNF Game

Tre'von Moehrig and Jauan Jennings fight on MNF (Image via IMAGO/X)

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Things got heated late in the game between San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings and Carolina Panthers safety Tre’von Moehrig. Cameras caught Moehrig hitting Jennings’ groin during an altercation.

Jennings retaliated by punching Moehrig on the sidelines. The two players had to be separated before the situation escalated further. The reason for the sudden outburst remains a mystery. However, frustration can be viewed as a trigger.

In the build-up to Jennings’ first-quarter touchdown, the former seventh-round pick bamboozled Moehrig on his way into the red zone. He proved a nuisance for the Panthers’ secondary all night.

The Panthers’ struggling offense added to the players’ frustration. Despite forcing four turnovers, including three interceptions from 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, the Panthers’ offense scored just 7 total points and conceded two interceptions, spoiling the excellent work done by the defense.

The Niners won 20-9 and improved to an 8-4 record, while the Panthers fell to 6-6. However, the matchup will likely be remembered by Moehrig and Jennings exchanging body shots.

Jauan Jennings reacted to his confrontation with Tre’von Moehrig

Jennings finished with 5 catches for 41 yards and 1 score. Reporters flocked near the 28-year-old’s locker after the game to learn about his side of the story.

(Video) Panthers Safety Tre'von Moehrig's Cheap Shot Leads to Jauan Jennings Losing His Mind During MNF Game
Jauan Jennings (Image via IMAGO)

Jennings hinted that his aggressive playing style and blocking got on the nerves of the defenders. But Jennings revealed that he was surprised when Moehrig hit him in the groin area. He didn’t expect one of the more experienced DBs in the league to display “childish behavior.”

It was just out of nowhere. It’s probably just the history of me playing ball. I play hard. I’m physically stronger than a lot of DBs out there. A lot of things happen in between the whistle, with me at least.

Jauan Jennings said (H/T: KNBR)

Head coach Kyle Shanahan said that he was “proud” to see Jennings not lose his temper even though he threw a punch.

Yeah, the guy took a cheap shot and hit him in the balls. I was real proud of Jauan for not losing his mind out there.

Shanahan said

It wouldn’t be surprising if both players faced some form of punishment, likely for unsportsmanlike conduct. For example, Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch was suspended for one game after he punched Kansas City Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster earlier in the year.

Jennings is in his fifth year with the 49ers. Ahead of the 2024 season, the front office placed a tender on Jennings before agreeing to a two–year, $15.4 million contract extension. With Brandon Aiyuk suffering a season-ending knee injury, Jennings took over as WR1, racking up 77 catches, 975 yards, and 6 touchdowns.

2025 has been a different story. From 10 games, he has caught 37 passes for 419 yards and 4 touchdowns. He will once again be the main man next week when the Niners travel to Cleveland and play the Browns.

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