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<p><b>New page</b></p><div><!-- ═ Episode 287 --><br />
{{EpisodeInfobox<br />
| number = 287<br />
| title = 14 for 32<br />
| date = <br />
| hosts = Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik<br />
| guests = None<br />
| type = Game Review<br />
}}<br />
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'''Norse Code Episode 287: 14 for 32''' was a game review episode analyzing the Minnesota Vikings' loss to the Green Bay Packers.<br />
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== Overview ==<br />
The episode focused heavily on quarterback Kirk Cousins' poor performance in the loss to Green Bay, including his completion percentage that inspired the episode title. The hosts discussed offensive struggles, defensive adjustments, and ongoing penalty issues that plagued the Vikings.<br />
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== Segments ==<br />
; Opening : Matt Prater and Adam Vinatieri criticism<br />
; Packers Analysis : Green Bay's quick start and defensive adjustments<br />
; Offensive Review : Dalvin Cook's performance, offensive line play, and dropped passes<br />
; Cousins Critique : Top five worst Kirk Cousins decisions, including key interceptions<br />
; Officiating : Review of uncalled offensive pass interference, compared to hockey high sticking<br />
; Penalties : Continued penalty problems for the Vikings<br />
; Mailbag : Fan questions on quarterback play, roster management, and game analysis<br />
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== Mailbag Questions ==<br />
* Matt Nelson - Comparison of Aaron Rodgers' conservative play to Kirk Cousins' aggressive mistakes in goal line situations<br />
* Nathan Atkins - Whether Vikings should limit Dalvin Cook's carries to prevent wear and injury<br />
* NYVikes Fan - Concerns about Cousins' accuracy issues on potentially game-changing passes<br />
* ZenCupid - Kirk Cousins' struggles with screen passes since joining Minnesota<br />
* Damian Barrett - Hypothetical about Cousins kicking footballs instead of throwing them<br />
* Manuel - Question about being in "QB purgatory"<br />
* JPSee - Cousins' training camp synchronization and risk-averse early reads<br />
* Hunter - Whether early strip sack affected Cousins' comfort under pressure<br />
* Ben Glaesmann - Preference between Kirk Cousins and Joe Webb in clutch situations against Green Bay<br />
* Caleb - Concerns about center Garrett Bradbury<br />
* Captain Carrot - Green Bay's decision to use Jimmy Graham against Danielle Hunter in pass protection<br />
* Kyle Slaybee - Which NFC North team received the most undeserved win that week<br />
* Cup - Trading Xavier Rhodes for offensive line help given positional depth<br />
* Logan - Fantasy questions about Miami kicker, tanking strategy, and streaming defenses against Miami<br />
* Don from Ohio - Best pie and ice cream combination<br />
* Chris - Minneapolis food and entertainment recommendations for visiting Raiders fan<br />
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== Key Bits & Lore ==<br />
The episode featured Don from Ohio asking his signature dessert question about pie and ice cream combinations. James provided Minneapolis restaurant recommendations including 112, JD Hoyts, Manny's, Lotus, and Newsroom.<br />
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== Production Notes ==<br />
Episode runtime approximately 55 minutes.<br />
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─</div>Damian