Patriots | Devin McCourty underwent surgery

Source: Footballguys.com

New England Patriots FS Devin McCourty (shoulder) underwent shoulder surgery earlier in the offseason but should be ready for training camp.

Pats FS McCourty undergoes shoulder surgery - Devin McCourty | NE

Source: Rotoworld Football

Patriots FS Devin McCourty is recovering from offseason shoulder surgery.

Patriots | Patrick Chung not expected to return

Source: Footballguys.com

New England Patriots impending free-agent SS Patrick Chung is not expected to be back next season, meaning FS Devin McCourty could return at safety.

Patriots | Devin McCourty could be used at CB

Source: Footballguys.com

New England Patriots FS Kyle Arrington may have to line up at cornerback in Week 17 because of the injuries to CB Alfonzo Dennard (hamstring, knee).

Patriots | Devin McCourty to remain at safety

Source: Footballguys.com

New England Patriots CB Devin McCourty will remain at safety for the remainder of the season, according to two league sources. Ss Steve Gregory (hip) and Patrick Chung (shoulder) could be back soon, but McCourty may be paired with Chung to give the team their best combination.

WK 12 – Team Defense Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Photo By: Ron Chenoy / US PRESSWIRE

Any defense matched up against the Chiefs is a good fantasy start going forward. When you combine Kansas City’s anemic offense matched up against a Broncos defense that is ranked 12th against the pass, 6th against the run, with 35 sacks and 14 interceptions, you have one of the better matchups for week 12.

With Peyton Manning in town, Denver’s defense is enjoying the luxury of playing with a lead throughout most of their recent games.

When that happens, stud pass rushers like Von Miller and Elvis Dumervil can focus on what they do best and that is rushing the passer. While the Chiefs have yet to name a starting quarterback this week, whomever gets the call is

Patriots | Devin McCourty works at safety

Source: Footballguys.com

New England Patriots CB Devin McCourty worked exclusively at safety in Week 11 and played every defensive snap during the game.

Flames: SHHHH! Daniel Thomas is sleeping on South Beach

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

Each week the Noise highlights 12-13 somewhat obscure, unobvious names who he believes are destined to torch the competition. To qualify, each player must be started in fewer than 60 percent of Yahoo! leagues. Speaking as an accountability advocate, I will post the results, whether genius or moronic, the following week using the scoring system shown here. If you're a member of TEAM HUEVOS, post your Week 11 Flames in the comments section below.

Carson Palmer, Oak, QB (20-percent started)
Matchup: at

Devin McCourty - Pats' CB McCourty could start at safety

Source: The Huddle

New England Patriots CB Devin McCourty may be one of the team's starting safeties in Week 10 if SS Patrick Chung (shoulder, hamstring) and SS Steve Gregory (hip) are not able to play.
Huddle Up: The Pats' secondary has been shaky even at full health, and a reconfigured defensive backfield could translate into a few extra fantasy points for Bills QB Ryan Fitzpatrick and his passing-game weapons.

Patriots | Devin McCourty may start at safety Week 10

Source: Footballguys.com

New England Patriots CB Devin McCourty may be one of the team's starting safeties in Week 10 if SS Patrick Chung (shoulder, hamstring) and SS Steve Gregory (hip) are not able to play.

Aqib Talib traded to the Pats

Source: Draft Sharks

The Patriots acquired CB Aqib Talib from the Bucs before today's trade deadline. Talib has been one big off-field issue, but his play on the field is often terrific. He could win a starting job on the outside in New England before the year is over. Rookie CB Alfonzo Dennard has come on lately. CB Devin McCourty has spent some time at safety. With Bill Belichick, just about anything can happen. We'll be watching the Pats' secondary to see what happens.

Patriots | Devin McCourty earns honor

Source: Footballguys.com

New England Patriots CB Devin McCourty has been named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for Week 7.

Patriots | Devin McCourty good and bad in return game

Source: Footballguys.com

New England Patriots CB Devin McCourty ripped off a 104-yard kickoff return for touchdown in the Week 7 game against the New York Jets, but he also lost a fumble on a kickoff late in the game, setting up the Jets with great field position for a go-ahead field goal at the time.

Patriots | Devin McCourty has played nearly every down

Source: Footballguys.com

New England Patriots CB Devin McCourty has played 272 of his team's 273 defensive snaps through the first four games this season. He remains the No. 1 cornerback, covering the left side.

Breakfast Table: Meadowlands and Moneyball

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

For five months a year, Michael Salfino and Scott Pianowski offer up these meandering (and generally unedited) e-mail exchanges. If they're too long for you, perhaps you'd rather watch them badger each other on Twitter. And you can simply avoid the mullarkey altogether if you prefer. This is America, we have choices.

Aggressive sell job out of the way, let's do this thing.

From: Michael Salfino
Date: Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 11:10 AM
Subject: Week 5 Breakfast
To: scott pianowski

Looks like the quality quarterbacks asserted themselves this week after being sort of mired in the pack. Drew Brees only lost because he was in Green Bay against Aaron Rodgers. But Tom

Patriots | May consider moving Devin McCourty to safety

Source: Footballguys.com

The New England Patriots may consider moving CB Devin McCourty to safety after struggling with coverage at times in Week 3 and dropping two catchable interceptions. The team moved McCourty to safety last season and he seemed to do well at the position.

Week 2 IDP Rankings – Defensive Backs

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Photo By: Brett Davis / US PRESSWIRE

What looked like a promising second year in the NFL for Eric Berry turned into a nightmare against the Bills, week one as Stevie Johnson ended his season with a torn ACL on a low block.

Berry was back on the field week one against the Falcons and played in 64 snaps, but only accumulated two tackles and a pass deflection. Expect better production this week after LaRon Landry posted seven tackles and a forced fumble against the Bills last week.

I’m sure Berry will be focused and ready to unleash a little pent up frustration from a lost season on the team that cost him an injury. Berry

2012 IDP Fantasy Football Week 1: Defensive Back (DB) Rankings

Source: Bleacher Report NFL

With Terrell Thomas done for the season and Prince Amukamara working his way back from another leg injury, the Giants are forced to start Michael Coe opposite Corey Webster. With depth at corner a big concern, New York may turn to Antrel Rolle to play down against slot receivers in nickel personnel.

This

IDP – Week 1 DB Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Photo By: Jason O. Watson / US PRESSWIRE

With Terrell Thomas done for the season and Prince Amukamara working his way back from another leg injury the Giants are forced to start Michael Coe opposite Corey Webster. With depth a corner a big concern New York may turn to Antrel Rolle to play down against slot receivers in nickel personnel.

This is a big

Patriots | Devin McCourty working strictly at CB

Source: Footballguys.com

New England Patriots CB Devin McCourty has played exclusively at cornerback in training camp.

Patriots | Devin McCourty working on press coverage

Source: Footballguys.com

New England Patriots CB Devin McCourty has been very good in press coverage during training camp when asked to do that. It was a weak point in McCourty's game in 2011.

Patriots | Two CBs to compete for starting job

Source: Footballguys.com

New England Patriots CBs Kyle Arrington and Ras-I Dowling will compete for the starting cornerback job opposite CB Devin McCourty during training camp.

Patriots | Could still move Devin McCourty to safety

Source: Footballguys.com

The New England Patriots could consider moving CB Devin McCourty to safety if he is not able to get his play back to the level it was at during the 2010 season when he forced nine turnovers.

Patriots | Devin McCourty likely to stay at CB

Source: Footballguys.com

The New England Patriots likely will keep CB Devin McCourty at cornerback since the re-signed SS James Ihedigbo earlier this week. It is believed McCourty saw time at safety last season because the shortage of players at the position.

Patriots | Ras-I Dowling could win starting job

Source: Footballguys.com

The New England Patriots would like to see CB Ras-I Dowling win the starting cornerback job opposite CB Devin McCourty during training camp. Dowling has recovered from hip surgery in December and has been taking part in offseason workouts.

Defensive Backs – 2012 IDP Projected Stats

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Photo By: Kirby Lee / US PRESSWIRE

With Rolando McClain possibly missing a good portion of the season and a change in base scheme personnel, Tyvon Branch is set for a possible career year. If (big if) the Raiders new coaching staff can get this group to play disciplined and help them with proper in game adjustments, they will play respectable, but Branch is likely to lead this team in tackles.

While we shouldn’t anticipate many big plays from Branch his four sacks from the 2010 season proves he can make some plays. Switching to a 3-4 base scheme, we’ve seen safeties improve in takeaways, and if

Patriots | Four work as kick returns during workout

Source: Footballguys.com

New England Patriots RB Danny Woodhead, WRs Julian Edelman and Donte' Stallworth and CB Devin McCourty worked as kick returners during organized team activities Thursday, May 31.

Patriots | Devin McCourty working at CB

Source: Footballguys.com

New England Patriots CB Devin McCourty worked exclusively at cornerback during organized team activities Thursday, May 24.

Patriots | Devin McCourty willing to play where asked

Source: Footballguys.com

New England Patriots CB Devin McCourty said he has been working on playing cornerback and safety and is willing to play whichever positions the coaches ask to this season.

Patriots | Devin McCourty likely moving to safety

Source: Footballguys.com

New England Patriots CB Devin McCourty will likely move to safety next season. As a result, the team could address the cornerback position in the NFL Draft.

Patriots | Team needs in 2012

Source: Footballguys.com

The New England Patriots could use upgrades at free safety, cornerback, center, offensive tackle, defensive end, linebacker and wide receiver during the free-agent market and/or NFL Draft. While S Patrick Chung has proven to be a hard-hitting option from the safety spot, he is not an asset in pass coverage. At cornerback, the team expects CB Devin McCourty to bounce back in 2012 while CB Ras-I Dowling will have a bright future with improved technique in coverage. CB Kyle Arrington is viewed as a better backup than starter.

Patriots | Devin McCourty could play CB or S in 2012

Source: Footballguys.com

The New England Patriots have not decided whether CB Devin McCourty will play at cornerback or at safety next season. McCourty has seen time at both positions this season.

Patriots | 14 players limited during practice

Source: Footballguys.com

New England Patriots WRs Julian Edelman (back) and Matt Slater (shoulder), OGs Dan Connolly (groin) and Logan Mankins (knee), OTs Matt Light (ankle) and Sebastian Vollmer (back, foot), LBs Dane Fletcher (thumb), Rob Ninkovich (hip), Brandon Spikes (knee) and Tracy White (abdomen), CBs Kyle Arrington (foot) and Devin McCourty (shoulder), SS Patrick Chung (foot) and SS James Ihedigbo (shoulder) were limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 11.

Patriots | Devin McCourty an option at safety

Source: Footballguys.com

New England Patriots CB Devin McCourty, who played safety in the team's Week 17 game, could be an option to stick at the position against the Denver Broncos in their Divisional playoff game Saturday, Jan. 14.

Fantasy: IDP – Pick Six

Source: ProFootballFocus.com by Eric Yeomans

Championship week has come and gone in most leagues, and now it’s time to start looking forward to next year’s season. But before we can look forward, let’s reflect on some of the biggest contributors of championship week. New England sophomore cornerback, Devin McCourty had the game that owners had been waiting all season for. [...]

New England Patriots CBs should be fine

Source: Draft Sharks

Both Patriots starting CBs are officially questionable for the Week 17 matchup with Buffalo. Don't believe it. Devin McCourty has played through his shoulder injury the past 4 weeks. Kyle Arrington has been listed as questionable since Week 14 but has yet to miss a game.

Patriots | 12 players listed as questionable

Source: Footballguys.com

New England Patriots WR Julian Edelman (back) and Matt Slater (shoulder), OGs Dan Connolly (groin) and Brian Waters (ankle), LBs Dane Fletcher (thumb), Rob Ninkovich (hip), Brandon Spikes (knee) and Tracy White (abdomen), CBs Kyle Arrington (foot) and Devin McCourty (shoulder), SS Patrick Chung (foot) and SS James Ihedigbo (shoulder) were limited during practice Friday, Dec. 30. They are listed as questionable for Week 17 but are expected to play.

Patriots | 14 limited

Source: Footballguys.com

New England Patriots CB Kyle Arrington (foot), S Patrick Chung (foot), C Dan Connolly (groin), WR Julian Edelman (back), LB Dane Fletcher (thumb), S James Ihedigbo (shoulder), OT Matt Light (ankle), CB Devin McCourty (shoulder), LB Rob Ninkovich (hip), WR Matt Slater (shoulder), LB Brandon Spikes (knee), RB Shane Vereen (hamstring), OG Brian Waters (ankle) and LB Tracy White (abdomen) were limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 29.

Brandon Marshall - Brandon Marshall goes off on the Patriots

Source: The Huddle

Miami Dolphins WR Brandon Marshall caught seven passes for 156 yards and one touchdown against the New England Patriots in Week 16.
Huddle Up: Marshall schooled Patriots CB Devin McCourty like everyone else has this year, tagging the kid for receptions of 47, 41, and 19 yards; the latter for a touchdown. Marshall has scored in four of his last five games and is making a late push for the fantasy top-10 WRs.

Patriots | Nine players questionable

Source: Footballguys.com

New England Patriots WRs Julian Edelman (back) and Matt Slater (shoulder), OGs Dan Connolly (groin) and Brian Waters (ankle), LB Dane Fletcher (thumb), CBs Kyle Arrington (foot) and Devin McCourty (shoulder), SS Patrick Chung (foot) and SS James Ihedigbo (shoulder) were limited during practice Friday, Dec. 23. They are listed as questionable for Week 16 but are not expected to play.

Patriots | 11 limited

Source: Footballguys.com

New England Patriots CB Kyle Arrington (foot), S Patrick Chung (foot), C Dan Connolly (groin), WR Julian Edelman (back), LB Dane Fletcher (thumb), S Vincent Fuller (forearm), S James Ihedigbo (shoulder), CB Devin McCourty (shoulder), WR Matt Slater (shoulder), RB Shane Vereen (hamstring) and OG Brian Waters (ankle) were limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 22.

Patriots | 13 players limited during practice

Source: Footballguys.com

New England Patriots RBs Shane Vereen (hamstring) and Danny Woodhead (abdomen), WRs Julian Edelman (back) and Matt Slater (shoulder), C Ryan Wendell (calf), OGs Dan Connolly (groin) and Brian Waters (ankle), LBs Dane Fletcher (thumb) and Brandon Spikes (knee), CBs Kyle Arrington (foot) and Devin McCourty (shoulder), SS Patrick Chung (foot) and SS James Ihedigbo (shoulder) were limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 21.

Patriots | Eight players questionable

Source: Footballguys.com

New England Patriots RB Danny Woodhead (abdomen), WRs Julian Edelman (back) and Matt Slater (shoulder), C Ryan Wendell (calf), LB Dane Fletcher (thumb), CBs Kyle Arrington (foot) and Devin McCourty (shoulder) and SS James Ihedigbo (shoulder) were limited during practice Friday, Dec. 16. They are listed as questionable for Week 15 but are expected to play.

Patriots | 12 limited during practice

Source: Footballguys.com

New England Patriots RBs Shane Vereen (hamstring) and Danny Woodhead (abdomen), WRs Julian Edelman (back) and Matt Slater (shoulder), C Ryan Wendell (calf), OG Dan Connolly (groin), DT Vince Wilfork (undisclosed), LBs Dane Fletcher (thumb) and Brandon Spikes (knee), CBs Kyle Arrington (foot) and Devin McCourty (shoulder) and SS James Ihedigbo (shoulder) were limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 14.

Patriots | Six players expected to play

Source: Footballguys.com

New England Patriots RB Danny Woodhead (abdomen), WRs Julian Edelman (back) and Matt Slater (shoulder), CBs Kyle Arrington (foot) and Devin McCourty (shoulder) and SS James Ihedigbo (shoulder) were limited during practice Friday, Dec. 9. They are listed as probable for Week 14.

Patriots | 12 limited

Source: Footballguys.com

New England Patriots CB Kyle Arrington (foot), S Patrick Chung (foot), C Dan Connolly (groin), WR Julian Edelman (back), LB Dane Fletcher (thumb), S James Ihedigbo (shoulder), CB Devin McCourty (shoulder), WR Matt Slater (shoulder), LB Brandon Spikes (knee), RB Shane Vereen (hamstring), C Ryan Wendell (calf) and RB Danny Woodhead (abdomen) were limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 8.

Injury Wrap: Kevin Smith and Ahmad Bradshaw have a shot

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

It's a win-or-go-home match for many of you, and some gamers are still fighting for the shiny golden ticket: a bye for the first week of the tournament. With the stakes raised, let's take a long look around the medical journal. First we'll tackle the running backs, with the rest of the cycle in this order: QB, WR, TE, PK, OL and defense.

Settle in, settler.

• Kevin Smith (ankle) took some Thursday and Friday reps and will probable be a game-time decision for Sunday's match at New Orleans. Context clues point to Smith being a go (here's one beat

Patriots | 14 limited

Source: Footballguys.com

New England Patriots S Patrick Chung (foot), C Dan Connolly (groin), WR Julian Edelman (back), LB Dane Fletcher (thumb), LB Gary Guyton (shoulder), S James Ihedigbo (shoulder), OT Matt Light (ankle), CB Devin McCourty (shoulder), CB Antwaun Molden (concussion), WR Chad Ochocinco (hamstring), WR Taylor Price (hamstring), WR Matt Slater (shoulder), C Ryan Wendell (calf) and RB Danny Woodhead (abdomen) were limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 1.

Patriots | 14 players limited

Source: Footballguys.com

New England Patriots WRs Julian Edelman (back), Chad Ochocinco (hamstring), Taylor Price (hamstring) and Matt Slater (shoulder), C Ryan Wendell (calf), OG Dan Connolly (groin), OT Matt Light (ankle), LBs Dane Fletcher (thumb), Gary Guyton (shoulder) and Brandon Spikes (knee), CBs Devin McCourty (shoulder) and Antwaun Molden (concussion), SS Patrick Chung (foot) and SS James Ihedigbo (shoulder) were limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 30.

Patrick Chung inactive

Source: Draft Sharks

Patriots S Patrick Chung is inactive for the 3rd straight game with a foot injury. Starting LCB Devin McCourty is also out again with his dislocated shoulder. Those 2 absences can't hurt Vince Young and the Philly passing game.