I just saw the play (Sunday Ticket highlights) and that was blatant pass interference. When I read the threads, I just assumed it was ticky-tack stuff, but as you said, he was practically tackled. Reed was trying to run back towards the ball, the defender just shoved him to the ground without looking for the ball. I wish I hadn't watched the highlights, because now I'm pretty pissed.
That sucks. Merry freak'n Xmas, NFL.
CW