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Melifonwu
(#6)
DB - Detroit Lions
| Age | 25 |
| Exp | 4th Season |
| HT/WT | 6'3" / 210 LBS |
| Bye | 9 |
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| TIER |
DB - Detroit Lions
| Age | 25 |
| Exp | 4th Season |
| HT/WT | 6'3" / 210 LBS |
| Bye | 9 |
| Rank | |
| ADP | |
| FPTS | |
| TIER |
| GAME | TACKLES | FUMBLES | INTERCEPTIONS | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week | OPP | TOT | TCK | AST | SACK | TFL | SFTY | FF | FR | TD | INT | PD | TD |
| 1 | @KC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | SEA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | ATL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | @GB | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | CAR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | @TB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | @BAL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | LV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | @LAC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | CHI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | GB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | @NO | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | @CHI | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | DEN | 8 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | @MIN | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | @DAL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | MIN | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| SEASON | TACKLES | FUMBLES | INTERCEPTIONS | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YEAR | GP | TOT | TCK | AST | SACK | TFL | SFTY | FF | FR | TD | INT | PD | TD |
| 2021 | 7 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 17 | 31 | 23 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
Melifonwu had three solo tackles and an interception in Saturday's 20-19 loss to the Cowboys.
Melifonwu totaled five tackles with two sacks and two pass breakups with one interception during Sunday's win over the Vikings.
Melifonwu registered nine tackles (six solo), including a sack, two pass deflections, and a forced fumble in Detroit's 42-17 win versus Denver on Saturday.
Melifonwu (hand) is active Sunday against the Bears.
Melifonwu will start Sunday against the Falcons, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.
Melifonwu (ankle) was listed as a full participant on the Lions' practice report Wednesday.
Melifonwu (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Melifonwu (ankle) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Melifonwu (ankle) is out for Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys.
Melifonwu is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Patriots due to an ankle injury.
Melifonwu (coach's decision) will not play in Sunday's contest against the Vikings.
Melifonwu (hamstring) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice.
Melifonwu (hamstring) is inactive Sunday against the Commanders.
Melifonwu (hamstring) is inactive Week 1 against the Eagles.
Melifonwu (hamstring) is considered doutbful for Sunday's game versus the Eagles, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Melifonwu has recently missed time due to an undisclosed injury, Jeremy Reisman of USA Today reports.
Melifonwu (undisclosed) recently participated in individual drills without any noticeable restrictions, the Woodward Sports Network reports.
Melifonwu missed the end of offseason workouts due to an undisclosed injury, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Melifonwu has been playing safety this offseason, Benjamin Raven of MLive.com reports.
Melifonwu (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.
