Ifeatu Melifonwu
#5 · S · Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Recent Form & Trends
Top 5 stats — last-10-game averages, how often they beat the line, the direction they're trending, and how this year stacks up against seasons past.
Assist Tackles
Line 1
2026
1.1
Solo Tackles
Line 1
2026
0.9
Total Tackles
Line 2
2026
2
Passes Defended
Line 0
2026
0
Long Interception
Line 0
2026
0
Last 10 Games
| Game | Opp | Assist Tackles | Solo Tackles | Total Tackles | Passes Defended | Long Interception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25W | @ CAR | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 18L | vs PIT | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 09W | @ DAL | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 04L | vs GB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 27L | vs MIN | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 20L | vs CLE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 13L | @ CIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Green = beat the listed line that game. Information only — no predictions or recommendations.
Situational SplitsReal · ESPN
How this player performs by situation this season — home vs road, conference matchups and on rest.
| Split | TOT | SOLO | AST | SACK | STF | STFYDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Market ContextSample
Illustrative player-prop lines & cross-book movement — this widget uses sample data until a live market/props feed is connected. Real game odds are on the Live Lines page. Information only, not a recommendation.
Total Yards
opened at 50.5
Cross-Book Comparison
Injury & Status History
A running log of this player's status changes — each entry links to the original source.
Ifeatu Melifonwu — Active
With Antoine Winfield (ribs) set to miss 2-to-4 weeks, it appears Melifonwu is next in line to start in Tampa Bay's secondary. Across four appearances this season, Melifonwu has recorded just one tackle (one solo) on just four defensive snaps and another 67 on special teams.
Ifeatu Melifonwu — Active
Melifonwu was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster for each of the Buccaneers' first three games of the regular season. He played solely on special teams in each of those contests, and he'll continue to serve in that role while providing depth in the secondary now that he's on the 53-man roster.
News & Status Timeline
Ifeatu Melifonwu — Active
With Antoine Winfield (ribs) set to miss 2-to-4 weeks, it appears Melifonwu is next in line to start in Tampa Bay's secondary. Across four appearances this season, Melifonwu has recorded just one tackle (one solo) on just four defensive snaps and another 67 on special teams.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Ifeatu Melifonwu — Active
Melifonwu was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster for each of the Buccaneers' first three games of the regular season. He played solely on special teams in each of those contests, and he'll continue to serve in that role while providing depth in the secondary now that he's on the 53-man roster.
ESPN Injury Report ↗