Editing Episode 197

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{{EpisodeInfobox
| number      = 197
| title       = Taking a knee (inherently aggressive)
| hosts       = Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
| guests      = None
| type        = Game Review
}}

'''Norse Code Episode 197: Taking a knee (inherently aggressive)''' was a game review episode following a Vikings victory.

== Overview ==
The hosts reviewed the Vikings' performance against Tampa Bay, discussing standout performances from Case Keenum, the receiving duo of Diggs and Thielen, and rookie running back Dalvin Cook. The episode also covered defensive highlights and addressed multiple mailbag questions about team performance and season outlook.

== Segments ==
; Opening : Arif intro muted, listener support promo
; Game Review : Vikings vs Tampa Bay recap including offensive and defensive highlights
; Player Evaluations : Case Keenum performance, Kai Forbath reliability, Diggs and Thielen tandem, Dalvin Cook rookie season
; Defense Discussion : Sacks, interceptions, and individual player ratings including Trae Waynes
; Mailbag : Multiple listener questions covering team performance, draft comparisons, and season outlook
; Closing : Safer football discussion

== Mailbag Questions ==
* Joakim Ortmann: Have any team ever had 3 QBs with 100+ passer rating in 1 season? Any team made playoffs with 3 QBs?
* Umut: Which would you take in the draft knowing what you know now; Amari Cooper or Diggs?
* Matt Nelson: Why should I believe in the Vikings this season? Why should I trust them with my heart again?
* Matt McKeon: After three weeks, are there any Super Bowl caliber teams other than the Patriots? Which is the biggest threat to NFL's business model: product on field, TV/cable monopolies, or 'politics'? Is Zimmer giving Shurmur more freedom than George Edwards?
* Hayden: How do you pronounce Giannis Antetokounmpo?
* Kyle Slabby: Why did Weatherly and Lamur get snaps? What meal ensures a Packers loss Thursday night?
* Nick Olson: What elements of Vikings' success are sustainable/unsustainable? What failures are fixable?
* Mitchell Cainn: Should I buy a Case Keenum jersey?
* Don from Ohio: Best bacon wrapped food item?
* Digital Soup: Was the Steelers game just a product of late QB switch? Who gets defensive player of the week?
* Colin Scott: Who gets cut when Floyd's suspension is over?
* Miles Swammi: Is the offense boom or bust? Is it fair to consume French fries with ketchup?
* Billy Dyne: What are the best things to add to mashed potatoes for comfort food?

== Key Bits & Lore ==
* Case Keenum dubbed "Captain of the Fuckeneers"
* Don from Ohio mailbag question appearance

== Production Notes ==
* Gerald McCoy mentions at timestamps: 18:45, 37:31, 42:37, 61:03, 71:30, record pork 76:42
* Arif intro muted

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