The Indianapolis Colts walked away from their 20-16 Week 13 loss to the Houston Texans frustrated.It was not only because of the final score but more so by several fourth-quarter officiating decisions that played a major role in the outcome. After the game, referee Clay Martin addressed three controversial rulings. He offered explanations that are unlikely to quiet the backlash.

Speaking with PFWA pool reporter Joel Erickson, Martin defended the no-call on a potential delay of game. He explained that the back judge ruled the ball was being snapped “as he looked down” from the game clock. Martin emphasizing that delay-of-game judgments are not reviewable.

He also stood by the defensive pass interference penalty on Kenny Moore II. Martin said that the “calling official” identified an arm g

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