I don't think it was as idiotic as it seems. They were down by 22, so they needed three TDs with two 2 pters. Kicking the singleton now doesn't change that it, just delays the inevitable. In fact, they might be more likely to make the two pointer now it now when they are less tired.
ETA: Never mind, I had a brain fart, down 22 means they only need one 2 pointer.