Jeremy Kerley #11 of the New York Jets runs after...

Jeremy Kerley #11 of the New York Jets runs after a catch in the first half against Keenan Lewis #23 of the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Sept. 16, 2012) Credit: Getty Images

Jeremy Kerley admitted he should have fair-caught a third-quarter punt that he muffed. He said he simply was being "selfish" by trying to force a return play that wasn't there in order to "get the team going" offensively. Steelers safety Ryan Mundy recovered the 49-yard punt at the Jets' 42.

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