Overview
- Pierce was disqualified late in the third quarter after brushing field judge Jabir Walker while disputing a non-call on a third-and-goal throw in Houston.
- Officials assessed unsportsmanlike conduct for contacting an official, a violation that can warrant ejection under NFL rules.
- Before leaving, Pierce logged four catches for 132 yards and two touchdowns, finishing the season at 47 receptions, 1,003 yards and six scores.
- The Colts settled for fourth-quarter field goals and fell 38-30, closing a seven-game slide to end the year.
- Broadcast analysts and fans called the contact minimal as Pierce apologized on his way off the field, and no additional league discipline has been announced as he heads to free agency.