Editing Episode 485

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{{EpisodeInfobox
| number      = 485
| title       = addicted to fumbles
| date        = 
| hosts       = Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
| guests      = None
| type        = Game Review
}}

'''Norse Code Episode 485: addicted to fumbles''' was a game review episode focusing on the Vikings' loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

== Overview ==
The hosts reviewed the Vikings' disappointing performance against the Chiefs, discussed Justin Jefferson's IR placement, and addressed numerous mailbag questions covering trade speculation, player evaluations, and playoff chances.

== Segments ==
; Opening : Jefferson on IR announcement, Denver live show announcement
; Chiefs Game Review : Analysis of controversial calls, helmet plays, and the final sack
; Mailbag : Extensive listener questions covering trades, player development, and various corners

== Mailbag Questions ==
* Drunken Vike - Is this how the Kirk Cousins era ends? Not with a bang, but a whimper?
* Eric Miller - Trade, extend, or ride out players on expiring contracts? Kirk, Hunter, Cleveland, Davenport, Hicks, and Osborn
* Nude Egg - Is there any validity to the complaint that the Chiefs benefit from favorable refereeing?
* Pessimistic MN Sports fan - Ed Ingram DPOY conversation after his final play sack
* Jack Rackham - Jefferson IR creating window for contract negotiations
* Cody - When do Vikings give extended opportunities to younger players like Lewis Cine and Andrew Booth Jr.?
* Kenneth Allen - Which team would maximize Cousins' skills if traded?
* Zac Dixon - Is a "loaner" trade concept possible in the NFL?
* Logan Bolsharif - Arif's bad take about Brock Purdy being wrong
* Kyle Slaybee - Body pillow territorial dispute resolution
* Nolan Kehler - Canadian Thanksgiving recommendations
* Don from Ohio - Questions about Arif's recent misfortunes and car theft
* Anonymous - Jefferson injured slipping on Luke Braun NFL mask
* RoRo - Advice for Stefon Diggs on car theft emotional turmoil
* Chris - Vikings playoff chances vs. Arif's car security
* Damian Barrett - Vikings fumbling vs. Arif losing possessions

== Key Bits & Lore ==
The episode featured multiple references to Arif's recent car theft, with several mailbag questions making jokes about the situation. Don from Ohio continued his ongoing bit with questions about Chad Greenway and Arif's misfortunes. Kyle Slaybee's question introduced discussion about Arif's pillow preferences, referencing the new threadless pillow merchandise.

== Production Notes ==
Episode runtime noted as 90:50. Denver live show announced for November 19th game with taping on November 17th at FlyteCo Tower at 7pm.

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