Mac's Week 7 Plays!!! Let's Keep the Momentum Going after 6-1 Last Week!!!

[Mac_The_Handicapper]

YTD : 24-15-2

6-1 Last Week

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<st1:City><st1lace>San Diego</st1lace></st1:City> Chargers at <st1:City><st1lace>Buffalo</st1lace></st1:City> Bills – Pick Em<o></o>
Finally… Finally the San Diego Chargers showed the world what I’ve known for quite some time now, and that is that they are a legitimate powerhouse. In fact they are in my opinion the best football team in the league. The team has no weaknesses on either side of the ball in both the passing game and running game. The Bills are in tough here, and it’s unfortunate because <st1:City><st1lace>San Diego</st1lace></st1:City> is going to win, and the public is going to be talking about how the Bills fluked their 4-0 start. That’s not the case as the Bills will win their division and be a good team in the late stretch to finish the season. The Bills at home is money in most situations, but not against the best team in football. <st1:City><st1lace>Buffalo</st1lace></st1:City>’s secondary looked weak against the Cardinals Passing offense 2 weeks ago, and I expect much of the same. If Terrence McGee doesn’t go then they are really in trouble. On the flip side of the ball, San Diego should be able to get pressure on Trent Edwards and force him into a few errors. Cromartie and Jammer will shut down Lee Evans and Josh Reed as well and the Bills won’t be able to generate much on the ground against this 3-4 defense. <st1:City><st1lace>San Diego</st1lace></st1:City> rolls with a big victory on the road.
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Mac Picks: San Diego Pick Em<o></o>
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<st1:State><st1lace>Minnesota</st1lace></st1:State> Vikings at <st1:City><st1lace>Chicago</st1lace></st1:City> Bears -3.0<o></o>
Nothing better than a Divisional game for top spot in the division. The Bears, who I feel will be the Kings of the North, are hosting the Minnesota Vikings. The Bears are coming off a last minute heartbreaker, and the Vikings are coming off a game where they won by the slimmest of margins. Both teams will be READY to go as these are the types of games players live for. I like <st1:City><st1lace>Chicago</st1lace></st1:City> in this spot on Defense to really shut down Adrian Peterson, and force the ball into Gus Frerrotte’s hands. This game will be a physical defensive game, and I feel that that type of game favours <st1:City><st1lace>Chicago</st1lace></st1:City>. This game has 14-10 written all over it, and I don’t see how the Bears lose a game of this magnitude at home. So in a low scoring war, Bears roll to victory.
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Mac Picks: <st1:City><st1lace>Chicago</st1lace></st1:City> -3.0<o></o>
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<st1:City><st1lace>New Orleans</st1lace></st1:City> Saints at <st1:City><st1lace>Carolina</st1lace></st1:City> Panthers -3.0<o></o>
Nothing better than a Divisional game for top spot in the division. I feel like I’m repeating myself. Same scenario, home team favoured by 3 points, different result. The Saints are clearly the better team and are going to really open it up against <st1:City><st1lace>Carolina</st1lace></st1:City>. Brees is already leading the league in passing and now he is getting more weapons back. <st1:City><st1lace>Carolina</st1lace></st1:City>’s pass defense is 2<SUP>nd</SUP> in the league. Something’s got to give. The Saints are going to come out firing passes all over the field, with his many options, Meachem, <st1:City><st1lace>Henderson</st1lace></st1:City>, Colston, Bush, and Maybe Shockey. Defensively I feel that the Saints are going to have a problem stopping <st1:City><st1lace>Carolina</st1lace></st1:City> as well. I see this game as a high scoring shootout, and the team that is going to win is the team that can fire the most shots. There is maybe only 2 teams that can go shot for shot with the Saints, and the Panthers are not one of them. Saints roll in this one.
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Mac Picks: <st1:City><st1lace>New Orleans</st1lace></st1:City> +3.0<o></o>
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<st1:State><st1lace>New York</st1lace></st1:State> Jets -3.0 at <st1:City><st1lace>Oakland</st1lace></st1:City> Raiders<o></o>
The Jets are 4-2 and look like they are starting to hit their rhythm. The Raiders are 1-4 and look like they are on their way to another top 3 draft pick. The Jets roll easy in this one right??? WRONG. The oddsmakers have set the trap and Joe Public is about to walk in it. Everyone and their grandmother is going to be on the Jets come Sunday but I for one will not be. The Raiders match up PERFECTLY with the Jets. Brett Favre the gunslinger will not be able to do what he has done for so many years, and that is throw balls that are at high risk. The Raiders corners, Hall and Asomogua, are both aggressive ball hawks who are just licking their lips just thinking about the interceptions that are to be had here. On the flip side of the ball, I like Darren McFadden to have his breakout game here as he will go for over 100 on the ground. The Fans will be up for this game, as it’s most likely the last time Brett Favre plays in <st1:City><st1lace>Oakland</st1lace></st1:City> and the Raiders D would love to help him pad his stats before he does. Those stats being all time interceptions. Raiders win this game outright and the bookies as well as myself take a huge payday in this one.
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Mac Picks: <st1:City><st1lace>Oakland</st1lace></st1:City> +3.0<o></o>
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<st1:City><st1lace>Cleveland</st1lace></st1:City> Browns at <st1:State><st1lace>Washington</st1lace></st1:State> Redskins -7.5<o></o>
People said I was crazy when I called the Browns outright win against the Giants last week… But that was last week and this is this week. <st1:State><st1lace>Washington</st1lace></st1:State> no doubt is a top 3 team this year, but they are in tough against a really tough opponent in the Cleveland Browns this week. This game could go either way and has field goal game written all over it. On the one hand <st1:City><st1lace>Cleveland</st1lace></st1:City> should be able to pass the ball on <st1:State><st1lace>Washington</st1lace></st1:State> as well as get some moderate gains in with the rushing attack. But I expect <st1:State><st1lace>Washington</st1lace></st1:State> to do the EXACT same thing on the flip side of the ball. Like I said this game could go either way so the Points is a gift here.
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Mac Picks: <st1:City><st1lace>Cleveland</st1lace></st1:City> +7.5<o></o>
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<st1:City><st1lace>Indianapolis</st1lace></st1:City> Colts -1.0 at <st1:City><st1lace>Green Bay</st1lace></st1:City> Packers<o></o>
Maybe I’m missing something here. The Colts finally looked like the Colts of old last year, and the Packers haven’t looked good in 4 weeks. Beating Seattle doesn’t count as looking good, because that’s like comparing yourself to the ugly kid in class, you’re only better by comparison. The Colts are going to rip this Packers defense apart as Peyton Manning looks to have 300 plus, and 3 touchdowns plus. It’s been so hard to bet on the Colts the last 3 years because the public is always inflating their lines. Finally I get the Colts on a field goal game, and I’m going to be all over it.
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Mac Picks: <st1:City><st1lace>Indianapolis</st1lace></st1:City> -1.0<o></o>
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<o>Totals - 8-3-1 On the Season thus far.</o>
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<st1:State><st1lace>Minnesota</st1lace></st1:State> Vikings at <st1:City><st1lace>Chicago</st1lace></st1:City> Bears – Total 38.0<o></o>
This game goes way under so don’t be worried about the low total.
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Mac Picks: Under 38.0
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<st1:City><st1lace>New Orleans</st1lace></st1:City> Saints at <st1:City><st1lace>Carolina</st1lace></st1:City> Panthers – Total 44.5<o></o>
Both teams leave their defenses at home and throw shot after shot at each other. This game might be over before the end of the 3<SUP>rd</SUP> quarter.
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Mac Picks: Over 44.5<o></o>

 

[jbragg10]

looking good!

best of luck ... I am on most of the same

 

[boobonic]

One of us will be in for a long Sunday.

 

[uscmd]

boo, glad you said that. I'm on the other side as well, in all but Indy. (I haven't made final decisions on totals).

With games ending on the last drive, I'm feeling less certain about the no fun league

 

[Mac_The_Handicapper]

That's unfortunate guys, but I really like my picks this week. Anything less than 6-2 and I'll be disappointed.

 

[ZipLock]

G/L Mac! Without even looking at your picks this week, I'm already fired in on 4 of 5 of....didn't know you're now picking totals too, so clearly I'm not on those.

And one game I want to add some insight on: I've watched every Packer game thus far, and the Pack's D is banged up hard. I know Addai is out, so Rhodes running helps the cause for the Pack Dline, but they'be getting ABUSED every game. Pickett is gonna play I hear, which should help, but he won't be anywhere near 100% and hes the best run blocker by far on the interior.

If the Packers commit and succeed in the run game, this will be a tough fuckin game.....the key is to stay close so they can utilize the run and keep Peyton on the sideline.


ANYWAY:::::::::


lets make some fuckin
you been hittin stroking it lately, keep on keepin on! BUT WATCH OUT FOR THAT ATLslim. he be natsy!:money8::money8::money8::money8::money8::money8:

 

[Ketch]

Totally agree with SD, not sure why all the love for buff!

 

[ZipLock]

I hear the rodfather is tailing by the way. he admitted to it across the street supposedly:smoking:

 

[Mac_The_Handicapper]

I hear the rodfather is tailing by the way. he admitted to it across the street supposedly:smoking:

LOL you gotta let me see that thread.

As for the Packers D I agree 100%. Charles Woodson is their only corner and he's hurt bad. Peyton is going to have a field day passing the ball, only chance Packers have is running the ball and keeping Peyton of the field.

As for KETCH. Everyone is trying to be "SMART/SHARP" with this play. Other than the old West to East angle they can't give us LEGITIMATE reasons why Buffalo wins. San Diego is going to dominate on both sides of the ball in the trenches and through the air. Buffalo is in a bad spot, because San Diego FINALLY has hit their stride. I guess the 2 last minute hangover losses, and the embarassing game against Miami finally lit a fire under their ass. One thing Turner lacks is as a coach he can't seem to get his team interested and motivated. When this team is motivated they are the best team because they play with passion. They remind me of the Detroit Pistons 2 years ago in basketball. Best team all around, just a question of if they bring it every week.

 

[ZipLock]

Trent Edwards is the wildcard in this game, clearly. If he's "with it", the bills will keep it close. You can't have many 3 & outs with a potent offense like the SD waiting on the sideline.... I think once the whale's vagina wakes up, (prob late 2nd quarter) they will attack the bills D like no team has yet this year.

how the bills respond is the million dollar question. Especially since they're coming off a bye, I think it's a HUGE game for them. we'll find out what Buffalo is made of this week...... MANY angles working in their favor

that said, I"m on a tight SD win. 23-20:toast:

 

[ZipLock]

Bad joke

I hear the rodfather is tailing by the way. he admitted to it across the street supposedly:smoking:

And I gotta say, I was completely Bullshiting when I said this earlier.....only because ROD is a joke in my opinion. Doesn't keep track of his own record, gets people banned who do, and chases like a rookie who doesn't understand the art of money management.

Mac has gained my respect this year in the NFL simply because he owns up to it, good or bad.

keep doin work, Mac. :aktion033

 

[r.a.]

Kind of mystified when you say the the Chargers have no weaknesses on either side of the ball. They are 28th in the league in defense giving up 365 yards per game and they are only 21st in the league in rushing averaging less that 100 yards per game. Beating up on the anemic Patriots, after losing to the Dolphins, doesn't suggest they are the best team in the league.

 

[ZipLock]

[/quote]Beating up on the anemic Patriots, after losing to the Dolphins, doesn't suggest they are the best team in the league.[/quote]

a 3-2 team, granted lacking the leader that put fear in the entire league, is by no means anemic. If Cassell could ever learn to LEAD Moss on the deep routes, who knows how good their offense could be.

The pats D is geriatric though.....their lack of speed is gonna be exposed badly this week with Cutler tossing it around:tongue2:

 

[tek2977]

Mac, I am a Bears fan and should let you know, they are seriously banged up. In last game vs Atlanta, Matt Ryan took advantage of the injury to Tillman by harrassing his replacement who was covering Roddy White. No doubt Gus Frerotte will do the same as Tillman and Vasher are questionable for the game (our best DBs) not to mention Brandon Lloyd WR who has been Kyle Ortons favorite target.....Im pulling for the Bears but its going to be tough. Just hoping Minny plays like they did against Detroit.

 

[BillyKidd]

SD vs Buf

Mac, the west to east angle is the best angle that I've ever run across. I would guestimate that it hits around 70%. It stands on its own, if I didn't take Buf, then I would pass the game because of this angle. I respect your picks, so I will probably pass this game. BOL

 

[Mac_The_Handicapper]

Mac, the west to east angle is the best angle that I've ever run across. I would guestimate that it hits around 70%. It stands on its own, if I didn't take Buf, then I would pass the game because of this angle. I respect your picks, so I will probably pass this game. BOL

Consider this...

For the last 5 years.

6 of the 8 west teams have been pathetic. KC, Oak, Den, SF, Ari, St. Lou

And the AFC EAST and NFC EAST have always been considered power house divisions.

I've heard that it's been 70% but that is IRRELEVENT to me because to me it has nothing to do with the travel of the game, it just simply had to do with the fact that the teams in the west have never been up to par or as good as teams in the East. San Diego is a different beast in themselves.

 

[Mac_The_Handicapper]

Mac, the west to east angle is the best angle that I've ever run across. I would guestimate that it hits around 70%. It stands on its own, if I didn't take Buf, then I would pass the game because of this angle. I respect your picks, so I will probably pass this game. BOL

The reason why I don't RESPECT this angle is this. This has been hitting 70% I understand. But that has NOTHING to do with the travel. That has to do with the fact that the last 5 years the teams in the west were not up to par (KC, DEN,OAK,SF,ST.L,ARI) while the east has always been a powerhouse. San Diego is actually a good team and will not let Time Travel affect their play.

 

[BillyKidd]

west coast angle

The angle is go against a FAVORED west coast team to an east coast team in an early game. The line has gone to Buf-1, so this angle does not fit now. BOL

 

[Mac_The_Handicapper]

Regardless, let's have a good football weekend.