NFL Week 3 Free Reading & Math Worksheets (2026)

Free reading and math worksheets for NFL Week 3 of the 2026 season, in 3 grade bands (Grades 3–4, Grades 5–6 and Grades 7–8). Each one is built from a single game article. Grades 3–4: “Kain Medrano’s Pick-Six Powers Washington Past Seattle” (Seattle Seahawks at Washington Commanders, Week 3, final SEA 31, WSH 33); Grades 5–6: “Kain Medrano’s Pick-Six Powers Washington Past Seattle” (Seattle Seahawks at Washington Commanders, Week 3, final SEA 31, WSH 33); Grades 7–8: “Kain Medrano’s Pick-Six Powers Washington Past Seattle” (Seattle Seahawks at Washington Commanders, Week 3, final SEA 31, WSH 33).

Next free worksheet: NFL Week 4, available Tuesday, October 6.

  • Grades 3–4

    Kain Medrano’s Pick-Six Powers Washington Past Seattle

    Seattle Seahawks at Washington Commanders, Week 3 · Final: SEA 31, WSH 33

    Washington needed one huge play to change its season. The Commanders had lost their first two games. Seattle arrived at Northwest Stadium with two wins and plenty of speed. Washington struck first after Seattle lost the ball near its own goal line. Marcus Mariota then threw a sh

    What's inside: 1 article · 6 reading questions · 6 math questions · answer key

    Reading preview

    1. Why did Washington get an early chance to score in the game?
    2. What does the word "clever" show about Smith-Njigba's trick-play pass?

    Math preview

    1. In a week 3 game, Rachaad White averaged 6.0 receiving yards per catch. His average yards per catch is less than which of the following decimals?
    2. In a week 3 game, Rachaad White had 35 rushing yards. What is 35 written in expanded form?
  • Grades 5–6

    Kain Medrano’s Pick-Six Powers Washington Past Seattle

    Seattle Seahawks at Washington Commanders, Week 3 · Final: SEA 31, WSH 33

    With less than four minutes left, Kain Medrano saw his chance. The Washington linebacker grabbed a pass from Seattle’s Sam Darnold and raced 50 yards for a touchdown. His interception return score, called a pick-six, gave Washington a late lead in a game that had kept changing di

    What's inside: 1 article · 6 reading questions · 6 math questions · answer key

    Reading preview

    1. What does the term “pick-six” mean as it is used in the article?
    2. How did Washington turn Sonny Styles’s interception into a 24-10 lead?

    Math preview

    1. The maintenance crew has to inspect 662 seats for signs of wear and tear. If they have inspected 48% of the seats, how many seats have they inspected? Round to the nearest ones place.
    2. In week 10, Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett had an unknown passing-yard total. 184 yards were about 71.3% of it. Find the total.
  • Grades 7–8

    Kain Medrano’s Pick-Six Powers Washington Past Seattle

    Seattle Seahawks at Washington Commanders, Week 3 · Final: SEA 31, WSH 33

    Washington entered Northwest Stadium at 0-2, needing proof that its season could still change. Seattle arrived 2-0, powered by an offense that had made difficult plays look ordinary. The Commanders found their opening when rookie Jadarian Price fumbled near Seattle’s goal line. W

    What's inside: 1 article · 6 reading questions · 6 math questions · answer key

    Reading preview

    1. Which detail best explains how Washington took its first lead of the game?
    2. What does the phrase “Mariota made Seattle pay at once” mean in the article?

    Math preview

    1. In week 3, Sam Darnold had 45 passing attempts. His practice total is 60% lower. Find it. Round to the nearest whole number.
    2. In week 3, Sam Darnold averaged 8.42 yards per pass attempt. Suppose his practice average is 1.68 yards higher. What is his practice average?

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