Episode 113

Smoked Cheese

Hosts	Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
Guests	None
Type	Game Review

Norse Code Episode 113: Smoked Cheese was a game review episode following the Vikings' victory over the Green Bay Packers.

Overview

The hosts reviewed the Vikings' "We Win the North!" victory over the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Despite an unimpressive offensive performance by Teddy Bridgewater (10/19 for 99 yards), the Vikings secured another primetime win with strong defensive play and key contributions from Adam Thielen.

Segments

Opening: Intro and listener support promo
Random Bits: General discussion
We Win the North! Packers Review: Complete game breakdown
Offense: Analysis of Teddy Bridgewater's performance, Adam Thielen's impact, fake punt, Adrian Peterson's fumble
Defense: Everson Griffen's disruptive play, Captain Munnerlyn touchdown, Xavier Rhodes interception
Patterson's Fumble: Discussion of Cordarrelle Patterson's fumble issues
Fun Facts: Notable achievements from the game
Mailbag: Listener questions

Mailbag Questions

Ran DeMoss - Will Rhett Ellison's injury force the Vikings to be more balanced on OFF (less run first)?
Sean Smith - Was the vikings defense gassed at the end, or do you think the Packers found a hole on our defense?
Eric Thompson - The #Packers had the ball for 8:35 of the last 10 minutes of the game. Amazing hold by the #Vikings defense.
Jeffrey McNamee - How do we keep AP and Teddy from gettin' the yips again? Between that fumble and the Teddy pick, looked like the NFC title
ZenCupid - how do you keep your heart rate at safe levels during these games?
RacerK - how many days does James have to sleep on the couch
Christopher Wiley - Do Rodgers struggles this season highlight how important it is even for an elite QB to have quality WRs?
Kody Whittington - Going to the game this weekend? Don't want to miss it but the redneck in me knows better. Still may do it
Jessie Sillibaugh - why didn't the Vikings run more of those shots to Jerrick, and can they be effective vs Seattle?
Erik The Viking - why are we not running more of a slant game with our speed #Vikings
Matt Murphy - do you think NORV! has shown too many of his cards on potential gadget plays with McKinnon, Thielen, et al?
Chance Hoekstra - would you rather sign alshon to a 2/3 yr deal or trade for Josh Gordon if hes reinstated.
Eli Vorderbrew-gun - Brian Urlacher with hair or Brian without hair?
Judd Zulgad's Hoodie - Why do you guys hate @DustyOConnell so much?
Ted Glover - is your head colder in the winter now that you've shaved it next question is your face warmer with the beard
Dustin Reding - is the diss track Future (Ciaras ex &baby's daddy ) dropped about Russ and Ciara gonna make him suck Sunday?
@MissoulaMark - I'm concerned about Seattle's d-line. What can Norv do to help fix the o-line problems from the last game?
@MissoulaMark - How was Barr used in first Seattle game before he was injured?

Key Bits & Lore

Reference to Dusty (@DustyOConnell) in mailbag question about why the hosts "hate" him

Production Notes

Episode timing marks: 50/50 63:54 68:32 78:40 97:37

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