Colin’s Blazing Five went 1-3 in the wild card round and 2-2 in the divisional round, onto the conference championship games.

If you’re looking for other winners, you know who has been on fire?  Bill Simmons. Chris Berman and Supercontest leaders also have been killing it so far this year. And be sure to check out these two New Yorkers, Mike Francesa and Craig Carton both have been quietly have a great year, both picking at over 60% for the season. And don’t miss our boy Cousin Sal’s picks this week.

THE HERD’S BLAZIN’ FIVE PICKS NFL 2017 NFL Playoffs Conference Championship Picks (Season Record 47-38-3):

First time ever Colin proclaims that he’s taking all favorites in a playoff round.  He always says that he prefers favorites in college football, and prefers dogs in NFL, but he’s taking both favorites this week, just like Cousin Sal.

Green Bay at Atlanta (-5) – Atlanta wins in a shootout 35-27.

Pittsburgh at New England (-6) –  New England wins in a shootout as well, 33-26.