(WATCH) Philip Rivers furiously runs up at referees after controversial call against Colts in Week 17

Philip Rivers lost his cool on the sideline during Indianapolis' home finale against Jacksonville. The Colts quarterback exploded at the officiating crew over a decision that stopped his offense cold in the third quarter on Sunday.

The incident happened at Lucas Oil Stadium with the Jaguars holding a 14-10 lead. Rivers, Indianapolis' starting quarterback, believed he had snapped the ball before officials halted play to review a catch with 6:51 remaining in the third quarter.

Rivers sprinted toward the referees to argue his case.

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The Colts entered the game needing a win to snap a five-game skid. Indianapolis sat at 8-6 while Jacksonville arrived with an 11-4 record and a seven-game winning streak. The Jaguars had beaten the Colts 36-19 three weeks earlier in Jacksonville.

Philip Rivers struggles as Colts fight back in second half

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Indianapolis trailed 10-0 after one quarter before finding some rhythm. Jonathan Taylor punched in a 3-yard touchdown to cap a 15-play march that made it 10-0 with 12:49 left in the second quarter.

Philip Rivers completed just one of his first three passes for 7 yards on the opening possession. He connected with Mo Alie-Cox for a 5-yard touchdown in the third quarter that gave Indianapolis a 17-14 advantage.

The Colts managed just 80 passing yards in the first half from Rivers. Taylor carried the load early with 51 rushing yards and a score before intermission. Indianapolis won the turnover battle by forcing two Jacksonville giveaways in the opening 30 minutes.

Cam Little drilled a 34-yard field goal to knot the score at 17-17 with 1:35 left in the third quarter. Jacksonville quarterback Trevor Lawrence threw for 137 yards and rushed for a touchdown in the first half before Germaine Pratt picked him off in the end zone just before halftime.

Edited by Joseph Schiefelbein