San Diego Chargers LB Takeo Spikes was ejected from the Week 17 game against the Oakland Raiders in the second quarter for his part in a dust-up with Raiders RB Mike Goodson.
Chargers | Takeo Spikes ejected

Updating a previous report, the hip injury to New England Patriots LB Rob Ninkovich (hip) is a big concern, and he will be more fully evaluated Monday, Dec. 31. The initial outlook doesn’t appear encouraging, as he required substantial assistance to reach the sidelines after going down in significant pain.
Patriots | Rob Ninkovich’s hip is big concern

New Orleans Saints WR Lance Moore finished with a career-high 1,041 yards receiving, second on the team behind WR Marques Colston with 1,154.
Saints | Lance Moore turns in career high in yards

New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (forearm) was active in Week 17 against the Miami Dolphins, and he finished with two receptions for 42 yards and a touchdown. However, he reportedly used his left forearm gingerly throughout the game. ‘I was out there having a good time with my teammates. It was a blast being back out on the field,’ Gronkowski said Sunday, Dec. 30.

Our View: Gronkowski should be a first-round pick in fantasy drafts next year.
Patriots | Rob Gronkowski happy to be back

The Carolina Panthers are not expected to make a quick decision on the future of head coach Ron Rivera. There will be no decision Monday, Dec. 31.
Panthers | Quick decision on Ron Rivera not expected

Carolina Panthers DE Charles Johnson finished the season with a career-high 12.5 sacks.
Panthers | Charles Johnson posts career high

Miami Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill set franchise records with 282 completions, 484 attempts and 3,294 passing yards.

Our View: Tannehill was overshadowed by the three rookie quarterbacks who led their teams to the playoffs, but he looks like he’ll be a good NFL and fantasy quarterback in the near future.
Dolphins | Ryan Tannehill sets team rookie record

Miami Dolphins TE Anthony Fasano (concussion) left the Week 17 game against the New England Patriots due to a concussion. No results were announced.
Dolphins | Anthony Fasano suffers concussion

Miami Dolphins LB Kevin Burnett (concussion) left the Week 17 game against the New England Patriots due to a concussion. No results were announced.
Dolphins | Kevin Burnett leaves game