On November 21st, 2021, 4 predictions were made and, as difficult as it is to admit, those 4 predictions were all wrong.

“Big Time” was essentially no more – much like any relationship you developed during the Coronavirus Shutdown of 2020 where you said, “We need to get together when this is all over,” but then the quarantine was lifted, and you didn’t actually get together.

In its place arose “The Rigo Flores Curse”.

Although I don’t believe an apology is in order, I must admit that selecting picks with my heart was not a wise choice. I have to select with my heart x2.

Here are my “BIG TIME” picks for Wild Card Weekend 2022!

Raiders over Bengals

A friend of mine, who used to live in California, said while attending a Raiders game he witnessed fans of the now Las Vegas team throw an opposing fan down the steps. While I don’t condone harming others, I must say their fans are a reckless bunch in general. And if I had to choose a spirit animal it would be a Raiders fan.

Patriots over Bills

Mac Jones is a cool name. Mac10 with the dub.

Buccaneers over Eagles

Look me in my eyes when I tell you, Tom Brady took EVERYTHING from me last year. I want that mother fletcher to “stay alive” in the playoffs long enough to face Aaron Rodgers and the Packers IN GREEN BAY!

Cowboys over 49ers

Some of my closest friends are huge fans of Dallas. I really want to see the Cowboys do good because it makes those same friends happy when they’re winning.

Should Dallas make it to Green Bay, I’m going to welcome my friends to meet in Wisconsin. I’ll plan a weekend of activities. We’ll have hot cocoa, maybe go sledding because many of them have never seen snow. I will lift them up only to push them down the day of the game.

I will wish them nothing short of death of their beloved Cowboys franchise.

Chiefs over Steelers
(Then Ben Roethlisberger retires)

I pity Patrick Mahomes for having to put up with Jackson Mahomes.

Rams over Cardinals

Matthew Stafford seems cool. I assure you “The Rigo Flores Curse” has been lifted.

Now you take these picks and you bet it ALL. Remember, if you say, “Football is just a game”, please understand you’re just a game. |THIS.

[By “Big Time” Rigo Flores]