# Ifeatu Melifonwu 2026 stats and profile

> Ifeatu Melifonwu is a safety for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (No. 5). In 5 games of the 2026 season: 18 tackles, 0 sacks. Snap share in Week 9: 49% of defensive snaps.

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- Updated: 2026-11-10T19:46:46.310Z
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## Questions and answers

### Is Ifeatu Melifonwu playing this week?

Ifeatu Melifonwu 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 Ifeatu Melifonwu's stats this season?

In 5 games of the 2026 season, Ifeatu Melifonwu has 18 tackles, 0 sacks.

### What team does Ifeatu Melifonwu play for?

Ifeatu Melifonwu plays safety for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, wearing No. 5. Ifeatu Melifonwu is 27 years old, 6' 3", 210 lbs. College: Syracuse. League experience: 6 seasons.

## Game log

| Week | Opponent | Result | Line |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 3 | vs MIN | L 16-23 | defensive: PD 0, TD 0, TFL 0, TOT 1, SOLO 1, SACKS 0, QB HTS 0 |
| 5 | at DAL | W 24-16 | defensive: PD 0, TD 0, TFL 0, TOT 4, SOLO 3, SACKS 0, QB HTS 0 |
| 6 | vs PIT | L 19-26 | defensive: PD 0, TD 0, TFL 0, TOT 4, SOLO 0, SACKS 0, QB HTS 0 |
| 7 | at CAR | W 43-13 | defensive: PD 0, TD 0, TFL 0, TOT 5, SOLO 2, SACKS 0, QB HTS 0 |
| 9 | at CHI | L 24-27 | defensive: PD 1, TD 0, TFL 0, TOT 4, SOLO 4, SACKS 0, QB HTS 0; fumbles: FUM 0, REC 1, LOST 0 |