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The Gridiron Rumble Heist

Just before the ultimate Football-WWE Crossover Bowl, the legendary golden championship belt vanished from the referee locker room! The locker door was smashed open with incredible athletic force. Help us tackle this mystery and find the thief before the main event kickoff!

Suspects

Possible suspects

Cross off a row as each clue rules it out. On screen, tap a row.

21 of 21 still in play
NameSignature MoveBonus GearStanceHair StyleStadium Hazard
Deebo SamuelChokeslam SlamHeisman DodgeRight-handed stanceNeon Green MohawkLoud Airhorns
Stefon DiggsRed Zone SprintSpike Shoe JumpLeft-handed stanceNeon Green MohawkLoud Airhorns
Randy OrtonChokeslam SlamHeisman DodgeRight-handed stanceSpiky Silver TrimLoud Airhorns
Patrick MahomesRed Zone SprintHeisman DodgeLeft-handed stanceNeon Green MohawkFlashy Camera Lights
Lamar JacksonChokeslam SlamSmackdown ShrugLeft-handed stanceJet Black PonytailSlippery Turf
Rey MysterioMega TackleSpike Shoe JumpRight-handed stanceNeon Green MohawkFlashy Camera Lights
Seth RollinsRed Zone SprintSmackdown ShrugLeft-handed stanceNeon Green MohawkFlashy Camera Lights
Josh AllenFlying Elbow DropHeisman DodgeLeft-handed stanceJet Black PonytailSlippery Turf
Cody RhodesMega TackleSpike Shoe JumpLeft-handed stanceNeon Green MohawkLoud Airhorns
John CenaRed Zone SprintSmackdown ShrugRight-handed stanceJet Black PonytailFlashy Camera Lights
Bianca BelairMega TackleSteel Chair BashRight-handed stanceNeon Green MohawkLoud Airhorns
Tua TagovailoaChokeslam SlamHeisman DodgeLeft-handed stanceNeon Green MohawkFlashy Camera Lights
Justin JeffersonRed Zone SprintSteel Chair BashLeft-handed stanceSpiky Silver TrimLoud Airhorns
George KittleHail Mary PassHeisman DodgeRight-handed stanceSpiky Silver TrimLoud Airhorns
Jalen HurtsRed Zone SprintSmackdown ShrugLeft-handed stanceJet Black PonytailFlashy Camera Lights
Saquon BarkleyHail Mary PassLariat CloakRight-handed stanceNeon Green MohawkLoud Airhorns
Aaron RodgersMega TackleSmackdown ShrugLeft-handed stanceNeon Green MohawkLoud Airhorns
Rhea RipleyRed Zone SprintLariat CloakLeft-handed stanceNeon Green MohawkLoud Airhorns
Becky LynchHail Mary PassSteel Chair BashRight-handed stanceJet Black PonytailFlashy Camera Lights
Derrick HenryRed Zone SprintHeisman DodgeLeft-handed stanceNeon Green MohawkLoud Airhorns
Christian McCaffreyMega TackleSmackdown ShrugRight-handed stanceJet Black PonytailFlashy Camera Lights
Clue 1

Addition

We are counting up the total yards gained on the training ground. To find the first clue, add the two practice sheets together.

Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.

T
8833
6220
4862
8731
9898
9308
9308
4862
8731
8506
2854
4862
7827
9308
2854
T
8833
4183
4862
8362
8731
8362
8067
8362
8731
2035
8362
T
8833
9720
8067
2854
8362
4173
3665 + 5168 =T
642 + 1393 =I
1439 + 2744 =W
3077 + 5429 =D
2510 + 1663 =K
5314 + 3048 =A
3271 + 6037 =N
4020 + 2200 =H
6042 + 3856 =U
1114 + 1740 =O
6703 + 3017 =C
4550 + 4181 =R
2515 + 5312 =S
4980 + 3087 =L
2280 + 2582 =E
0/15 letters found
Clue 2

Subtraction

The heavyweight belt has a weight limit. Subtract the challenger's weight from the maximum to reveal our second clue.

Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.

T
2081
8035
7811
4694
5493
T
2081
2711
8575
1490
7811
2711
8575
7506
7811
1490
7181
7469
7811
5430
T
2081
8035
7181
5493
1490
7811
1490
7506
T
2081
7181
5493
3645
7811
5621 - 3540 =T
8736 - 1230 =S
7358 - 1928 =F
4362 - 2872 =D
9086 - 1617 =L
12176 - 4995 =A
8265 - 3571 =I
10561 - 2750 =E
9795 - 4302 =N
11384 - 2809 =U
4441 - 1730 =R
3808 - 163 =C
9180 - 1145 =H
0/13 letters found
Clue 3

Multiplication facts (1-12)

The stadium seats are arranged in equal rows. Multiply the number of rows by the seats in each row to unlock this third piece of evidence.

Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.

L
64
90
18
49
54
3
32
55
90
32
7
25
144
90
144
54
L
64
L
64
72
132
90
7
4
18
25
88
49
144
55
88
144
55
3
88
4
8 × 8 =L
8 × 11 =E
4 × 1 =F
3 × 6 =U
5 × 11 =H
8 × 4 =R
5 × 5 =S
10 × 9 =O
7 × 7 =D
12 × 11 =C
1 × 7 =N
9 × 6 =A
12 × 12 =T
12 × 6 =Y
1 × 3 =I
0/15 letters found
Clue 4

Rounding

Our high-tech speed radar only shows speeds rounded to the nearest ten. Round the runner's sprint speed to uncover this clue.

Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.

A
2300
20
70
3700
20
30
1300
70
70
20
3000
3700
230
A
2300
110
4300
230
A
2300
700
1300
110
A
2300
50
300
70
7000
1100
90
70
230
700
20
370
Round 2,316 to the nearest hundredA
Round 1,086 to the nearest hundredT
Round 53 to the nearest tenS
Round 107 to the nearest tenW
Round 4,252 to the nearest hundredK
Round 3,700 to the nearest hundredO
Round 21 to the nearest tenN
Round 374 to the nearest tenD
Round 66 to the nearest tenE
Round 318 to the nearest hundredL
Round 676 to the nearest hundredI
Round 29 to the nearest tenG
Round 230 to the nearest tenH
Round 1,279 to the nearest hundredR
Round 6,985 to the nearest thousandF
Round 2,843 to the nearest thousandM
Round 93 to the nearest tenB
0/17 letters found
Clue 5

Division facts (1-12) — the last clue

We need to divide the championship medals equally among the team captains. Divide the stash to get the final clue.

First solve each problem. Then find each answer in the list below and cross that sentence out. One sentence will be left — that's exactly what the villain did!

Step 1 — solve these
55 ÷ 5 = ?
72 ÷ 12 = ?
9 ÷ 3 = ?
84 ÷ 7 = ?
4 ÷ 4 = ?
20 ÷ 10 = ?
63 ÷ 9 = ?
90 ÷ 10 = ?
100 ÷ 10 = ?
48 ÷ 6 = ?
55 ÷ 11 = ?
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain completes a red zone sprint, then swings a steel chair.
2.The villain delivers a chokeslam slam, then leaps with spike shoes.
3.The villain performs a mega tackle, then shrugs off a smackdown.
4.The villain completes a red zone sprint, then performs a heisman dodge.
5.The villain delivers a chokeslam slam, then swings a steel chair.
6.The villain performs a mega tackle, then leaps with spike shoes.
7.The villain performs a mega tackle, then activates a lariat cloak.
8.The villain drops a flying elbow, then performs a heisman dodge.
9.The villain throws a hail mary pass, then performs a heisman dodge.
10.The villain drops a flying elbow, then swings a steel chair.
11.The villain completes a red zone sprint, then leaps with spike shoes.
12.The villain throws a hail mary pass, then shrugs off a smackdown.
Solve it

Name the culprit

Choose the one suspect left standing.

About this mystery

Grade level
Grade 5 math
Math topics
Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Rounding, Division
Reading level
grades 5-6
Theme
The Gridiron Rumble Heist — set in The Super-Dome Arena
Format
Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
Solution
One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects

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