Because a kick at that distance should be automatic. And it makes the Jets have to go 75 yards with no TOs to win versus 50 yards to tie it.
You can also play “what if” trying to go for it like what if they fumbled the ball? Basically it’s Monday morning quarterbacking.
Kicking the FG was the correct call. Gano just choked. If he made it, the Jets have to go 75 yards (I'd expect they'd kick a touchback) to win, with no TOs.
What was bad was taking the ball after winning the toss in OT. Just really dumb.
This. If Phillips doesn't go stupid and try to take Mayfield down instead of bear-hugging him until the whistle blows, it's a 24-10 win. And remember that this is a Thursday night game where teams don't have a lot of time to rest and prepare.