News: Titans defensive back Jason McCourty tied for the team lead with nine tackles, including seven solo, Week 16 at Green Bay. It was the third time this year he's had nine tackles in a game.
Analysis: McCourty usually isn't a huge source of tackles, but he's above average for a defensive back, usually contributing five or six. With only four interceptions on the season, though, he's just a borderline option in Fantasy IDP leagues.
News: Ttians defensive back Jason McCourty registered his third and fourth interceptions of the season in Week 15 against the Jets. McCourty picked off Mark Sanchez twice in the 14-10 win, including in the second quarter. His second pick came near the end of the third quarter as the Jets were on the move. McCourty finished with five tackles -- three solo -- in the victory to go along with his two picks.
Analysis: McCourty had gone six games since recording his last INT so it was nice to see him get off the schneid Monday night. The 25-year-old now has four picks on the season but will need to turn in a strong final two games if he has any chance of reaching 100 stops for the second straight year. Fantasy owners should consider McCourty more of a low-end option in deeper IDP formats over the final two weeks of the season.
News: Tennessee cornerback Jason McCourty registered six tackles in the Week 14 loss at Indianapolis on Sunday. McCourty made five solo stops in the game and one of his tackles was assisted.
Analysis: McCourty has recorded at least four tackles in five straight games and now has 71 on the season for the Tennessee secondary. He's picked off two passes and has been a decent member of the defense. That said, his value remains lower-end in most Fantasy IDP formats.
News: Titans cornerback Jason McCourty had five tackles in Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Texans.
Analysis: McCourty now has 65 tackles on the season, along with a forced fumble and two interceptions. While he has to make a late-season push to repeat his 100-tackle season from 2011, McCourty remains a decent option in IDP leagues.
News: Titans defensive back Jason McCourty matched his season high with nine tackles in Week 10 against the Dolphins. McCourty came up with nine solo stops and also had a forced fumble and pass defended in a 37-3 win.
Analysis: McCourty has matched his career high in interceptions this season, and is only a few stops off his 103-tackle pace from last season. McCourty should still finish with 80-plus tackles this season, and remains a solid Fantasy IDP option moving forward.
News: Titans defensive back Jason McCourty came up with his second interception in as many games Sunday against the Bills in Week 7, and it was a big one. McCourty picked off Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick late in the fourth quarter, to give the Titans a chance to come back for a 35-34 win. He added six tackles and a pass defended in the game.
Analysis: McCourty is a little bit off the pace from last year’s 103-tackle mark, with 39 through seven games. He is making up for that a bit by already matching his career high in interceptions. He is still posting solid tackle numbers out of the defensive backfield, and remains a viable low-end Fantasy IDP option in many leagues.
News: Titans defensive back Jason McCourty came away with his first interception of the season in Week 6 against the Steelers. McCourty stepped in front of a Ben Roethlisberger pass near the end of the second quarter. He also recovered a blocked punt and finished with five tackles -- two solo -- in the 26-23 win while being credited with a pair of passes defended.
Analysis: McCourty continues to play at a high level as he has now registered 26 tackles and three pass defended over his last three games. The 25-year-old has also done a much better job tightening his coverage over that stretch and now has 33 tackles on the year. While he likely won't be able to match his 103 tackles from last year, McCourty has been productive enough to continue using in deeper IDP formats.
News: Tennessee defensive back Jason McCourty registered a team-high nine tackles during the Titans' 30-7 loss at Minnesota in Week 5. McCourty's total also represented a season high as he also generated a pass defended for the second time in the past three games.
Analysis: McCourty has now tallied at least six tackles in each game since Week 3 as he has increased his season total to 28 stops. He is still searching for his first interception of the year, but he remains a solid presence around the ball. Consider him a decent option in deeper Fantasy IDP formats.
News: Titans cornerback Jason McCourty totaled six solo tackles Week 4 at Houston. He has 19 tackles (16 solo) and one pass defense through four games.
Analysis: McCourty was picked on a lot in 2011 because he played opposite Cortland Finnegan. Now that Finnegan is in St. Louis, teams are equally targeting McCourty and Alterraun Verner, which is why McCourty's numbers are a bit low to begin the 2012 campaign. He is more of a low-end Fantasy option at this time.
News: Titans defensive back Jason McCourty had a quiet game Sunday against the Patriots in Week 1. McCourty had just two tackles, both solo.
Analysis: McCourty should rebound with a better game in Week 2 at San Diego. He remains a quality defensive back in IDP leagues.
News: The Titans announced Thursday that they have agreed to a five-year contract extension with third-year defensive back Jason McCourty. The deal includes $20 million in guaranteed money and could be worth as much as $43 million over the lifetime if he meets all incentives. The former sixth-round pick established a new career high in tackles last season with 103, while also picking off two passes and forcing a fumble in his first season as a full-time starter.
Analysis: McCourty has started only 24 games in his NFL career, but 15 of them did come last season, and the Titans seem to have seen enough to make him one of the cornerstones of their defenses. While he does not pick off many passes, his tackle numbers are impressive for a cornerback, making him a decent low-end Fantasy IDP option on Draft Day.
News: Titans DB Jason McCourty finished the season on a high note, recording nine tackles in a Week 17 win over the Texans. McCourty ended the year with a total of 105 tackles.
Analysis: McCourty took a huge step forward this season. While he is not yet a must-start, he will be worth strong consideration in IDP formats next season.
News: Tennessee DB Jason McCourty had six tackles -- all solo stops -- and two passes defended during the Titans' 23-17 victory over Jacksonville in Week 16. McCourty's tackle total represented his highest mark over his past four games and gave him 96 total for the season.
Analysis: One of McCourty's deflections in the fourth quarter was intercepted by DB Michael Griffin in the end zone and halted the Jaguars rally. "I tried to slide inside of (Jags WR Jarrett Dillard)," McCourty said. "I would've liked to have intercepted it instead of Griff but it just so happened that he was able to hold on to it." Fantasy owners should view McCourty as a mid-range option in the majority of IDP formats the rest of the season.
News: Titans DB Jason McCourty totaled three assisted tackles in his return to the lineup Week 15 against the Colts. He sat out Week 14 with a concussion.
Analysis: McCourty was not limited in his return. It's just that the Colts didn't throw the ball much, so McCourty didn't have many chances to make plays. He is still a viable Fantasy DB.
News: Titans coach Mike Munchak said Monday that DB Jason McCourty has been cleared to return after missing Week 14 with a concussion.
Analysis: This is good news for Fantasy owners, who have relied on McCourty as a high-end Fantasy DB. It appears safe to activate him for Week 15.
News: Titans DB Jason McCourty (concussion) has been ruled inactive for Week 14 vs. New Orleans. Alterraun Verner is expected to start in his absence.
Analysis: This is a tough week for Fantasy owners to lose McCourty since he had a chance to make a lot of plays against a Saints team that likes to pass the ball. McCourty is a high-end Fantasy DB when active, but make sure to keep him reserved Week 14.
News: Titans DB Jason McCourty (concussion) did not return to practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Week 14 against the Saints. McCourty said he expects to be a game-time decision and said he is feeling better. He has been attending all the team meetings.
Analysis: This is a week Fantasy owners want McCourty to be active. The Saints should throw the ball plenty, which means many chances for McCourty to rack up stats. He has been racking up stats for most of the season anyway since teams pick on him over Cortland Finnegan. McCourty is a high-end Fantasy DB, so keep tabs on his progress.
News: Titans CB Jason McCourty has yet to be cleared by doctors to return to practice, but will likely take a battery of concussion tests by Friday afternoon. The third-year CB left last week's game at Buffalo with concussion-like symptoms in the first quarter. “I'm just trying to do whatever I can to get back on the field," said McCourty, whose Titans face the Saints in Week 14.
Analysis: This is a week Fantasy owners want McCourty to be active. The Saints should throw the ball plenty, which means many chances for McCourty to rack up stats. He has been racking up stats for most of the season anyway since teams pick on him over Cortland Finnegan. McCourty is a high-end Fantasy DB, so keep tabs on his progress.
News: Titans coach Mike Munchak said Monday that DB Jason McCourty had mild concussion symptoms on Monday, a day after sustaining the injury against the Bills. McCourty will be evaluated later in the week.
Analysis: McCourty has a career-high 87 tackles in 2011 and needs just one more interception to set a new career-high as well. He benefits from playing opposite Cortland Finnegan, as teams chose to pick on McCourty. He is a high-end Fantasy DB when active, so keep tabs on his progress.
News: Titans DB Jason McCourty left the game in the first half Week 13 at Buffalo after suffering a concussion. He had two solo tackles before leaving the game.
Analysis: McCourty came into Week 13 having a career campaign and he still had five games left to make a difference. McCourty has become a high-end Fantasy DB, so we can only hope this injury doesn't sideline him for long.
News: Titans DB Jason McCourty tied a season low with four tackles in a Week 12 win over the Buccaneers. He also recovered a fumble by RB LeGarrette Blount on the second play of the game.
Analysis: It was not McCourty's best week, but he has been consistent enough to trust in all IDP leagues. Keep him active for Week 13, when the Titans travel to Buffalo.
News: Titans DB Jason McCourty had a busy game in Week 11 against the Falcons. He recorded six tackles and assisted on one more to finish with seven in the 23-17 loss.
Analysis: McCourty continues to have a productive campaign for the Titans and has a chance at the first 100-tackle season of his career. While teams tend to shy away from him at times, he is a productive against the run and should be able to pick off a few more passes. Continue to view McCourty as a must-start Fantasy DB in IDP formats.
News: Titans DB Jason McCourty totaled seven solo tackles Week 10 at Carolina. He now has a career-high 74 tackles in nine games.
Analysis: McCourty is not a lockdown corner, but he benefits from playing opposite Cortland Finnegan, who is a very good corner. Teams will pick on McCourty trying to avoid Finnegan, which helps McCourty's Fantasy value. Keep him active in all IDP formats.
News: Tennessee DB Jason McCourty finished second on the team in tackles on Sunday of Week 9 against the Bengals. McCourty, who suffered what appeared to be a scary collision midway through the fourth quarter with Michael Griffin but was OK and returned to the game, had eight tackles in the contest.
Analysis: McCourty has now recorded at least eight tackles in five straight games with three double-digit efforts among them. He has two picks on the season and has been one of the better Fantasy IDP options at the DB position. He's having a fine year and can be active in any Fantasy IDP format heading into Week 10 at Carolina.
News: Titans DB Jason McCourty had a huge game in Week 8 during a win over the Colts. McCourty fell on blocked punt in the end zone for a defensive touchdown in the second quarter of the victory. McCourty added a team-high eight tackles for the Titans in the game. He added one pass defended and six of his tackles were solo.
Analysis: McCourty is having a solid season for the Titans. He's recorded double digits in tackles in three games and has had at least six tackles in five straight games. McCourty has two interceptions and a sack to go with his defensive touchdown. He's having a fine year and can be active in any Fantasy IDP format leading into Week 8 against the Falcons.
News: Titans DB Jason McCourty led the team with tackles in a Week 7 loss to the Texans with a total of 12. He now has 36 over his last three games and 51 on the season.
Analysis: McCourty has been a surprisingly reliable source of tackles. Owners can use him as a No. 2 DB option in IDP leagues.
News: Titans DB Jason McCourty, who surprised with 10 tackles in Week 4, contributed an astonishing 14, including eight solo, Week 5 at Pittsburgh. He's up to 39 on the season.
Analysis: McCourty's tackling is enough to make him a top option in Fantasy IDP leagues, but he has benefited from some dink-and-dunk-type passing from the Steelers and Browns offenses over the last two weeks. He's still worth adding off the waiver wire since heavy tacklers are somewhat rare at defensive back, but temper your expectations going forward.
News: Titans DB Jason McCourty was surprisingly busy from a tackles standpoint Week 4 at Cleveland. He recorded 10 in the contest -- all solo -- after entering the game with 15 all season.
Analysis: McCourty has two interceptions already this year, which is the main reason he's gaining value as a Fantasy option, but he was needed more as a tackler in Week 4 with Browns QB Colt McCoy completing 40 passes (most of them short). You can continue to treat McCourty as an up-and-coming No. 2 Fantasy DB. Just don't expect many more 10-tackle games in his future.
News: Titans DB Jason McCourty totaled four solo tackles and one interception in Week 2 against the Ravens. McCourty has one sack and one interception in two games.
Analysis: McCourty has moved into the starting lineup in 2011 for the Titans and so far, so good. He is definitely a player to watch in Fantasy IDP formats, but for now continues to be a low-end start.
News: Titans DB Jason McCourty was the nickel back more times than not in 2010, but he beat out Alterraun Verner for the starting cornerback spot in 2011. He made the most of the opportunity Week 1 against the Jaguars, notching five tackles and a pass deflection. McCourty made one of the plays of the game for the defense as well, notching a strip-sack of Luke McCown in the loss.
Analysis: McCourty has the talent to be a solid CB in the NFL just like his brother, Devin, but he was stuck as a reserve until this season. He may be an option to keep an eye on going forward, but Fantasy owners should not pull the trigger just yet.
News: Titans DB Jason McCourty missed the last four games after undergoing surgery to repair a broken right forearm but let his presence be known in Week 8 against the Chargers. He picked off QB Philip Rivers in the second quarter and had two tackles in the 33-25 loss.
Analysis: McCourty has an interception in each of his last two games and is on pace for a career year. The second-year player from Rutgers should be considered a low-end Fantasy DB in IDP formats for Week 10 against the Dolphins.
News: Titans CB Jason McCourty had surgery to repair a broken right forearm and will be sidelined three to five weeks. "Any time you have any type of injury, it sucks," the second-year pro said. "Knowing you're gonna have to miss time is not enjoyable."
Analysis: The second-year player from Rutgers is off to a fast start in 2010, his first full year starting opposite Cortland Finnegan. He has 15 tackles and an interception in three games, but he is still more of a low-end Fantasy DB when healthy.
News: The Titans listed the following players as inactive for Week 10 against Buffalo: WR Justin Gage, DB Nick Harper, RB Javon Ringer, DB Jason McCourty and LB Stanford Keglar.
Analysis: Outside of Gage, none of the players listed are expected to carry any significant Fantasy appeal this season. Leave them on waivers until further notice.
