UPDATE: Phillip B. Wilson of Indystar.com reports that New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez says he isn’t nervous, but rather looking forward to the experience of competing for a Super Bowl berth. “It’s the coolest thing in the world to know everybody in the stadium is waiting for you to say, ‘Go,'" he said. Jets Head Coach Rex Ryan made light of his last instructions to his young quarterback, who after a rocky midseason has won six of the last seven starts. “Go have fun, let’s go, play the position, have fun,” Ryan said. “Just because every kid in the world dreams to be in this spot, don’t let it affect you.”

FANTASY IMPACT: Sanchez has descent numbers this postseason, but has not completed more than 12 passes in either of the Jets' playoff games. If the Indianapolis Colts stop the Jets rushing attack and get out to an early lead, Sanchez will have to prove that he can do more than just manage the game. In 19 games this season, Sanchez has yet to throw more than 40 passes in a game. This Sunday could be the first time as he faces Colts' QB Peyton Manning and the Colts' high-powered passing attack.

UPDATE: According to ESPN.com, New Orleans Saints TE Jeremy Shockey missed practice Friday with a sore right knee. Shockey also did not participate in team drills the previous two days and couldn't make Friday's final full workout before Sunday's NFC Championship game against Minnesota.

FANTASY IMPACT: Shockey most likely missed practice to rest his sore knee and should be ready to play in Sunday's NFC championship game. If the knee becomes an issue during the game, expect Saints 'backup TE David Thomas' role to increase. Thomas had 35 catches for 356 yards and one touchdown during the regular season.

UPDATE: According to StarTribune.com, Minnesota Vikings WR Percy Harvin, the NFL's offensive rookie of the year, missed a second consecutive day of practice Friday because of migraines and is one of five Vikings listed as questionable for Sunday's NFC Championship Game.

FANTASY IMPACT: Harvin's versatility was key to the Vikings 'offensive attack this season. He was Vikings' QB Brett Farve's best slot receiver and they also used him as a RB and in the wildcat formation. In a game that features two high-powered offenses with tons of weapons, the Vikings could struggle to score without their big play threat Percy Harvin. Expect Vikings' WR Benard Berrian, who is coming off an ankle injury, to step up if Harvin cannot go in Sunday's NFC Championship game.

Update: According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Steelers LB LaMarr Woodley will replace Brian Cushing on the AFC Pro Bowl roster.

Fantasy Impact: Woodley is certainly worthy of the Pro Bowl bid as he had 13.5 sacks on the season. 

Update: According to the Tennessean, Titans cornerback Nick Harper underwent shoulder surgery. Harper's season ended in late December due to a forearm injury, and now he has yet another injury.

Fantasy Impact:  There should be no issue with Harper being set to go for offseason practices.  Stay tuned for more as OTAs get closer.

Update: NFL reporter Adam Caplan is reporting on his Twitter page that the Dallas Cowboys worked out former second round pick, Chad Jackson.

Fantasy Impact:  Jackson has yet to get a contract offer from the Cowboys.  The wideout had two failed attempts in the league with the Patriots and Broncos.  Much of his time with the Pats was spent injured.

Update: According to the Pittsburgh Tribune Review, Pittsburgh Steelers' QB Ben Roethlisberger did not get medical clearance to play in the Pro Bowl on Jan. 31 because his right shoulder has not completely recovered from the injury that occurred in the Steelers' 30-24 win against the Miami Dolphins on Jan. 3. The injury is not serious and Roethlisberger is not expected to have surgery, a Steelers spokesman said Wednesday. This would have been his second career Pro Bowl appearance.

Update: According to The Times-Picayune, New Orleans Saints' all-time leading rusher Deuce McAllister will serve as the team's honorary captain on Sunday when they host the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Championship game. McAllister, 31, was placed on the team's reserve/retired list on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact: McAllister, the first-round draft choice of the Saints in 2001. He played in 97 regular season games over eight seasons in New Orleans and is the franchise's record-holder for touchdowns scored with 55, rushing yards with 6,096, rushing attempts (1,429), rushing touchdowns with 49 and ranks eighth in receptions with 234. His 27 career 100-yard rushing games are the most in team history and he is the only Saints runner to gain 1,000 yards in a season four times, including two Pro Bowl seasons in 2002 and 2003.

Update: Mike Triplett of The Times-Picayune reports that New Orleans Saints' TE Jeremy Shockey (knee) and CB Malcom Jenkins (hamstring) did not participate in the team portion of practice today. Shockey declined to discuss his knee injury, saying he got fined the last time he talked about his health. Saints' coach Sean Payton described it as "more of a knee bruise" and said he's been coming along this week.

Fantasy Impact: Shockey continued to play last week against Arizona after he suffered the injury, so it's likely he'll play this week.

Update: Mike Triplett of The Times-Picayune reports that the New Orleans Saints' WR Robert Meachem (ankle) and S Darren Sharper (knee) both returned to practice today, but on a limited basis. "This is one of the biggest games of your life," Meachem said. "You're gonna play. You're gonna try to do anything you can to play. If you can't play, you really are hurt. I moved pretty good today. It was a little stiff at times. Tomorrow will really tell me where I'm at."

Update: According to Jason Reid via twitter, the Seattle Seahawks hired former Redskins' offensive coordinator Sherman Smith as the team's new running backs coach.

Update: According to Adam Schefter via twitter, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced today that Al Everest has been hired as the team's new special teams coordinator.