We tend to think of these things situations as solely the returner's decision, and while there certainly is some element of decision making on Sheppard's part, it's possible that the ST coach told him not to field it unless it was clean (I didn't see the play so I don't know how close the Chiefs players were to him).
It's a little surprising to not see someone like Tramon Williams back there in that case. I seem to remember the occasional Tramon or Charles Woodson back to field punts in critical situations like this.
Originally Posted by: earthquake