# Anthony Nelson 2026 stats and profile

> Anthony Nelson is a linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (No. 98). In 8 games of the 2026 season: 11 tackles, 1.5 sacks. Snap share in Week 9: 51% of defensive snaps.

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- Updated: 2026-11-10T15:47:36.414Z
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## Questions and answers

### Is Anthony Nelson playing this week?

Anthony Nelson is not on the current injury report. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers play next on the road at the Detroit Lions on Sun, Nov 22, 1 PM ET (Week 11), on Fox.

### What are Anthony Nelson's stats this season?

In 8 games of the 2026 season, Anthony Nelson has 11 tackles, 1.5 sacks.

### What team does Anthony Nelson play for?

Anthony Nelson plays linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, wearing No. 98. Anthony Nelson is 29 years old, 6' 7", 271 lbs. College: Iowa. League experience: 8 seasons.

## Game log

| Week | Opponent | Result | Line |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | at CIN | L 27-33 | defensive: PD 0, TD 0, TFL 0, TOT 2, SOLO 1, SACKS 0, QB HTS 0 |
| 2 | vs CLE | L 19-23 | defensive: PD 0, TD 0, TFL 0, TOT 1, SOLO 1, SACKS 0, QB HTS 0 |
| 3 | vs MIN | L 16-23 | defensive: PD 0, TD 0, TFL 1, TOT 1, SOLO 1, SACKS 1, QB HTS 1 |
| 4 | vs GB | L 14-17 | defensive: PD 0, TD 0, TFL 0, TOT 1, SOLO 1, SACKS 0, QB HTS 0 |
| 6 | vs PIT | L 19-26 | defensive: PD 0, TD 0, TFL 0, TOT 0, SOLO 0, SACKS 0, QB HTS 1 |
| 7 | at CAR | W 43-13 | defensive: PD 0, TD 0, TFL 0, TOT 1, SOLO 0, SACKS 0, QB HTS 1 |
| 8 | vs ATL | W 16-0 | defensive: PD 0, TD 0, TFL 0, TOT 2, SOLO 0, SACKS 0, QB HTS 0 |
| 9 | at CHI | L 24-27 | defensive: PD 0, TD 0, TFL 0, TOT 3, SOLO 1, SACKS 0.5, QB HTS 1 |