Episode 217
Episode 217
As Seen on CBS Sports!
| Hosts | Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik |
| Guests | None |
| Type | Game Review |
Norse Code Episode 217: As Seen on CBS Sports! was a game review episode following the Minnesota Vikings' victory over the Cincinnati Bengals that clinched the NFC North championship.
Overview
[edit]The hosts reviewed the Vikings' dominant performance against Cincinnati, discussing Case Keenum's strong play, the team's offensive success, and Cincinnati's struggles on third down. The episode also covered Teddy Bridgewater's appearance in the blowout victory and fielded listener questions about underrated players and playoff matchups.
Segments
[edit]- Opening
- Introduction and Patreon acknowledgments
- NFC North Champions
- Vikings destroy the Bengals game review
- Keenum Performance
- Case Keenum's strong showing against Cincinnati defense
- Offensive Success
- McKinnon's yards after catch, Murray's continued success, Diggs' dominance
- Bengals Struggles
- Dalton's poor choices, 1-13 third down performance, defensive breakdowns
- Teddy's Return
- Analysis of Bridgewater's appearance in garbage time
- Mailbag
- Listener questions on underrated players, playoff matchups, and philosophy
Mailbag Questions
[edit]- Sheldon Hofer - Who do you guys think has been the most underrated player this year?
- Luke Braun - I haven't heard much from Barr, good or bad. Is he still contributing at a high level like we all assume he is?
- Who of the Vikings had the worst day on Sunday?
- Kenneth Allen - We have surrendered a lot of sacks in the last few games. How much is on the line (esp. injuries) and how much is on Case?
- Kyle Slabby - Is it wrong to use questionable methods to take down criminals if they are objectively evil? And if so, can someone do that to Tom Brady? / Do each one of us perceive colors differently?
- Sam Wagner - How important is home field advantage for Minnesota? Part 2: Do you believe this team could travel to New Orleans, Philly, or Carolina and win the NFC Championship?
- Nick Olson - Which playoff teams do you think we match up against best? Worst?
Key Bits & Lore
[edit]- Sam Ward's donation comment references Dusty's Star Wars take
- Discussion of rare Vikings blowout victory allowing second-string QB appearance, comparing to previous instances in 2015 vs Giants and 2009 vs Bengals
Production Notes
[edit]- Swearing noted at timestamps 70:33, 79:46, and 85:25
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