I think it’s fair to question both decisions.
To be honest, I don’t mind the 3rd down play call. What I do mind is rushing to snap the ball just as the play clock is about to expire. Call timeout and get everyone settled.
Kicking the field goal (into the wind), is a recipe for disaster. It worked out, but we could have easily been called for PI at the 3 yard line and then we may all be thinking differently about kicking that field goal.
I think prime Brady & Belichick go for 4th down there.