I don't understand not trying an onside kick when your defense has shown zero ability to make a crucial stop. You're just hoping for a lucky break, and if you're hoping for a lucky break, hope for it on an onside kick.
Morton's downfall in my mind was not knowing how to use the weapons at his disposal. How is that sequence any better? How is the 3rd and 22 screen play any better?
Your defense is trash. Play call like it.