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Episode 211

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Episode 211

Dinner Is Served

Hosts Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
Guests None
Type Game Review

Norse Code Episode 211: Dinner Is Served was a game review episode analyzing the Minnesota Vikings' victory over the Detroit Lions.

Overview

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The episode focused on the Vikings' win against Detroit, with extensive discussion of Case Keenum's performance and quarterback controversy questions. The hosts analyzed both offensive and defensive play, including kicking issues and pass rush struggles.

Segments

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Opening
Carter Good Patreon acknowledgment
Game Review
Vikings defeat Lions analysis
Quarterback Discussion
Case Keenum performance, sliding technique
Offensive Analysis
Running game success, Diggs/Thielen plays, Rudolph touchdown
Defensive Issues
Pass rush struggles, Xavier Rhodes performance, YAC concerns
Mailbag
Extensive QB controversy discussion and fan questions

Mailbag Questions

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  • Brian Bjorgan - Why do fans dismiss Case's success in favor of Teddy's upside? Is it conditioning from past failures?
  • Kyle Slabby - Is unease about Keenum as starting QB unfounded or similar to Arif's take on Wentz?
  • Matt Beckendorf - Is this how 2001 Drew Bledsoe fans felt? Does playing Keenum hurt chances of signing Teddy long-term?
  • Andrew Thvedt - Will starter be week-to-week until Teddy takes over? Next season's QB situation?
  • Hayden - When do you just roll with Keenum the rest of the season? Also, are the Beatles overrated?
  • The Real HG - Nightmare scenario where Keenum starts rest of year and Vikings feel forced to sign him long-term?
  • Luke Braun - Who will Case Keenum "Mike Glennon" this offseason?
  • Adam West - Had ham and turkey on Thursday, thought ham was clearly better for first time ever - am I horrible?
  • Josh Swedlund - What are you most thankful for regarding this Vikings season?
  • Idiot from Ohio - Can this team have same late season collapse as 2000 and 2009 Vikings?
  • Crystal - If Eagles and Vikings have same record, who gets home field advantage?
  • Case of the Keenums - Do specific officials call more penalties than others?
  • Justin Poolman - Could Arif please remove the hex he placed on Mike Remmers?
  • Kyle Slabby - Are defensive struggles due to short week, and what about Detroit's passing attack works so well?
  • 44Foreman - Two matchup concerns vs Eagles: Alshon's ball skills vs Vikings secondary, Wentz's scrambling vs Kendricks' tackling
  • Christopher Wiley - Thoughts on draft positions to target given team's unique depth?
  • Bill Bottke - Analysis of Rams' pre-snap communication strategy and why it failed in Minnesota
  • Nathan S - Is Elflein good despite PFF's conflicting ratings?
  • Marry/Fuck/Kill: Justis Mosqueda / Packer's Fan Chad / Ponder's 2013 season
  • How much of IHateCarsonWentz.com does Arif own?

Key Bits & Lore

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  • Idiot from Ohio mailbag question

Production Notes

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  • Episode length referenced as "32:15" in notes