San Francisco’s win over Carolina on November 24 quickly shifted from celebration to controversy when Jauan Jennings punched Panthers safety Tre’von Moehrig after the final whistle. The incident happened during the postgame handshake line and followed a clear low blow that Moehrig delivered earlier in the game. With the league now reviewing every angle from the broadcast, a possible suspension has become the main headline surrounding San Francisco’s eighth win of the season.
The viral X post revealed, “#49ERS STAR RECEIVER JAUAN JENNINGS PUNCHED #PANTHERS SAFETY TRE’VON MOEHRIG ON THE FIELD AFTER THE GAME. Things got pretty intense on the field, and expect some punishment from the league.”
🚨🚨BREAKING: FIGHT ALERT🚨#49ERS STAR RECEIVER JAUAN JENNINGS PUNCHED #PANTHERS SAFETY TRE’VON MOEHRIG ON THE FIELD AFTER THE GAME.
Things got pretty intense on the field and expect some punishment from the league.
WOW 😳😳😳pic.twitter.com/grhrztLTMS
— MLFootball (@MLFootball) November 25, 2025
League Reviewing Jauan Jennings and Tre’von Moehrig Altercation After Heated Matchup
Jauan Jennings and Tre’von Moehrig
Jauan Jennings and Tre’von Moehrig (Image Credits: Twitter)
Monday’s confrontation had been building up over a long, physically tense night. The 49ers beat Carolina 20 to 9 behind tough defense, including a Christian McCaffrey touchdown run, and a sharp start from Jennings, who opened the scoring on a 12-yard strike from Brock Purdy. Though Carolina kept it tight after a score by new guy Tetairoa McMillan, Bryce Young had trouble moving the ball downfield. Meanwhile, the beat-up Panthers’ defense relied on safety Moehrig, who racked up eight stops.
Inside that tight matchup came the turning point. Midway through the second half, ESPN cameras caught Moehrig driving his taped hand directly into Jennings’ groin during a downfield block. Later, the star WR bent over immediately and tried appealing for a flag, but officials kept the play moving. The clips froze the stadium because the contact was obvious, and the lack of a penalty added to the frustration of the moment.
Even after the hit, Jennings stayed in the game and kept his composure, but the tension never faded. Every snap between the two carried the edge. Right when time ran out, chaos broke loose. The 26-year-old moved up to Moehrig during the line-up, said something quick, then slammed his helmet. Seeing that flash of anger, Krys Barnes, Panthers linebacker, jumped in right away, shoving Jennings off just as players from both sides rushed over.
PerNBC reports, 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan backed his player afterwards: “The guy took a cheap shot. I was really proud of Jauan for not losing his mind out there and getting to the sideline.”
Inside the locker rooms, both players defended themselves. Jennings called Moehrig’s actions childish. Moehrig said Jennings trash-talked and shoved him earlier, adding he would “take that one” and move on.
Now the league holds the final decision. Fines feel almost locked in. A suspension remains entirely possible because punches after a game are subject to strict review. With San Francisco preparing for Cleveland, the biggest question sits right in the title. Will Jauan Jennings miss time for striking Tre’von Moehrig after the game?