Referees Explain Botched Calls in Colts' Loss vs. Texans

Delay of game is an unreviewable play, so the Colts were screwed from the moment the ball was snapped and no whistle was blown.

Erickson followed up with a question about the flag thrown for pass interference on Kenny Moore II, a call that was soft at best.

"The calling official had an arm grab at the top of the route," Martin explained. "When you look back, the ball was in the air, and when you see the ball in the air, that makes it pass interference."

When CBS showed the replay from a different angle, it's impossible to find any "arm Grab". If anything, there is a slight tangle of the feet between Moore and Xavier Hutchinson.

Regardless, the call was made, and the Texans were granted a first down in the red zone, giving them a prime opportunity to take the lead.

The Texans quickly converted their red zone opportunity, but more controversy followed on the ensuing extra point.

The ball appeared to drift just wide of the upright, but the officials on the field claimed it was good. The Texans got their extra point, giving them a 4-point lead, which forced the Colts into a touchdown-or-bust scenario.

"The calling official had the ball above the upright and completely inside the outside edge of the upright, and so he ruled a successful try," Martin said. "Since the ball was above the upright, it's not reviewable."

Once the Colts got the ball back, it seemed that the odds were never in their favor. It's tough to drive against one of the best defenses in football, especially if you aren't getting the right calls from the referees.

The officials missed a blatant facemask on Jonathan Taylor when the Colts got into Texans territory, which would have given the Colts a great look at scoring and taking the lead before time expired.

Instead, the Colts gained zero yards on the following downs, and the game was lost. It's a tough one to swallow, but all focus must be placed on the Jaguars next Sunday.