NFL Week 8 Free Reading & Math Worksheets (2026)
Free reading and math worksheets for NFL Week 8 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: “Jahmyr Gibbs Powers Lions Past Vikings and Perfect Start” (Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions, Week 8, final MIN 15, DET 19); Grades 5–6: “Jahmyr Gibbs Powers Lions Past Vikings and Perfect Start” (Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions, Week 8, final MIN 15, DET 19); Grades 7–8: “Jahmyr Gibbs Powers Lions Past Vikings and Perfect Start” (Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions, Week 8, final MIN 15, DET 19).
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- Grades 3–4
Jahmyr Gibbs Powers Lions Past Vikings and Perfect Start
Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions, Week 8 · Final: MIN 15, DET 19
Jahmyr Gibbs found a clear lane at Ford Field. He ran with the ball for 153 yards as Detroit beat Minnesota 19-15. The Lions came in at 4-2. The Vikings were 6-0 and had not lost. Minnesota moved the ball early, but Will Reichard missed a long kick. Detroit then drove down the f
What's inside: 1 article · 6 reading questions · 6 math questions · answer key
Reading preview
- What happened after the replay took away Detroit's touchdown?
- What does the word "interception" mean in this article?
Math preview
- In a week 8 game, Jahmyr Gibbs averaged 7.50 receiving yards per catch. His average yards per catch is less than which of the following decimals?
- In a week 8 game, Jahmyr Gibbs averaged 6.7 rushing yards per attempt. His average yards per attempt is less than which of the following decimals?
- Grades 5–6
Jahmyr Gibbs Powers Lions Past Vikings and Perfect Start
Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions, Week 8 · Final: MIN 15, DET 19
Jahmyr Gibbs found room up the middle, burst through it, and raced 30 yards for a touchdown. That run gave the Detroit Lions a 12-7 lead over the Minnesota Vikings in the third quarter at Ford Field. It also changed a hard, close game into Gibbs’ chance to take over. Detroit cam
What's inside: 1 article · 6 reading questions · 6 math questions · answer key
Reading preview
- What does the phrase “stayed patient” suggest about how Detroit responded after a penalty and replay erased a touchdown?
- Which events best support the idea that Detroit recovered from Goff’s interception before halftime?
Math preview
- In the 2024 and 2025 seasons, Devin Singletary’s averages for receiving yards per catch were 5.6667 and 8.3889, respectively. What is the sum of the values? Round to the nearest hundredths place.
- A stadium calculation uses 6/18 ÷ 3/5. What is the quotient in simplest form?
- Grades 7–8
Jahmyr Gibbs Powers Lions Past Vikings and Perfect Start
Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions, Week 8 · Final: MIN 15, DET 19
Jahmyr Gibbs made Ford Field look wide open whenever he found a crease Sunday, but Detroit first had to survive a tense start. The Lions entered at 4-2, still trying to leave last season’s playoff miss behind. Minnesota arrived 6-0, bringing a defense that had kept opponents clos
What's inside: 1 article · 6 reading questions · 6 math questions · answer key
Reading preview
- Which detail most strongly supports the idea that Detroit had difficulty turning early opportunities into points?
- What does the phrase "stalled the push" mean as it is used in the article?
Math preview
- In week 8 of the 2026 season, Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs had 23 rushing attempts. A model predicts y = 3x + 30 rushing yards for x attempts. How many yards does this model predict for his attempt count?
- On Mia's stat sheet, in a week 8 game, Jahmyr Gibbs had an average of 3.99 - (-2.66) yards per rushing attempt. Evaluate the expression.