Does "Icing" the kicker really work?

[smitty81]

What gets me is that they were IN field goal range after being given a Defensive pass interference call. Why not just run the ball for a few more yards with 1:15 left on the clock and 2-3 downs. Why pass the ball and risk the penalty or interception. They got an offensive pass interference call and moved them out of range. They also had 15 seconds left and 2 more downs. I would have tried a pass and a spike at that point knowing your kickers range. That passing play came back to bite them in the butt.

I just don't get the play calling in the end.