Carolina defensive end Julius Peppers practiced Friday -- the first time this week he hit the field in preparation of the NFC championship game against Seattle. Peppers sat out Wednesday and Thursday's practices with a shoulder injury, then an illness. He's still listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks. "He practiced today and he felt much better," coach John Fox said. "He's still day to day on the shoulder." Asked if he had a feeling if Peppers would play on Sunday, Fox revealed nothing, "I do, but I'm not willing to share it." However, fellow defensive end Mike Rucker said he was confident Peppers would be a go against Seattle. "He's doing good," Rucker said. "There's not going to be too many things holding the big man down."