This is where Linehan drives me crazy. They run these plays trying to trick the Colts when all they had to do is run a quick dive right up the gut for 1 yard and a 1st down. Instead he always gets too cute. And when its cute, its stupid cute not smart cute. He gets Zeke running sideways instead of straight ahead when he needs 1 yard!
The is play took too long to develop, relied too much on the backup offensive linemen to pick up blockers that the blocks down to the left. It fooled no one and lost yards (looking at the play again I am not sure Zeke fumbled or if his knee was down but its irrelevant.)
If they wanted to go outside to the left, then why not pitch it out there and see if Zeke can beat the LB to the corner. Again, they needed 1 yard from the 3 is was not a 4th and goal situation.
I still like the pitchout they run to get Zeke going outside with a full head of steam.