Video shows Panthers DB's cheap groin shot on Niners WR before melee

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings went viral earlier this season for playing through five broken ribs and multiple ankle sprains then admitting to reporters, "I love pain." It doesn't appear that applies to pain below the belt.

Video revealed that Carolina Panthers safety Tre'von Moehrig struck Jennings in the groin during Monday Night Football. Jennings kept his composure in the moment then lost it postgame, delivering an open-handed slap to Moehrig before the two were separated.

"That was just out of nowhere," Jennings said, per ESPN. "I think it's probably just like I was saying, just the history of me playing ball. I play hard. I'm physically stronger than a lot of DBs out there and a lot of things happen in between the whistles. With me at least."

Jennings said the slap was a response to Moehrig's "childish behavior," while Moehrig attempted to justify his groin shot by saying Jennings was "talking crazy" and pushing him in the back.

Regardless of context, it's possible both Jennings and Moehrig could see league punishment for their actions Monday in Santa Clara. Perhaps Moehrig could get out of it if he claims that pain is exactly what Jennings wanted.

This article originally appeared on For The Win: Jauan Jennings got groin shot from Tre'von Moehrig in 49ers - Panthers