What were they supposed to do given that running would have also resulted in a punt to midfield or worse vs a kicker who can make 65 yarders? Need to get a first there.
Doesn’t solve the problem of still needing to punt on 4th down against a kicker whose final kick would have been good from 67 yards. I don’t understand the criticism — they needed a first down. Passing is more likely to get you there.