Episode 203

Let the bodies hit the floor

Hosts	Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
Guests	None
Type	Game Review October 19, 2017

Norse Code Episode 203: Let the bodies hit the floor aired on October 19, 2017.

Overview

The episode reviews the Vikings' victory over the Green Bay Packers, focusing heavily on the Aaron Rodgers injury and its impact on the game. The hosts discuss Teddy Bridgewater news, analyze the Vikings offense struggles, and take extensive mailbag questions covering topics from MVP races to food preferences.

Segments

Opening: Introduction and listener support acknowledgment
Teddy News: Discussion of Bridgewater's practice participation and potential return timeline
Packers Review: Analysis of the hit on Aaron Rodgers and how it changed Green Bay's gameplan
Vikings Offense: Examination of offensive struggles despite the win
Mailbag: Extended Q&A session with listener questions

Mailbag Questions

Ian: How does Arif feel about Carson Wentz being in the MVP conversation 6 weeks in?
Anton: How well has Mac Alexander been playing? Haven't heard his name much which seems like a good thing. Or is he not getting many snaps?
Jacob Kost: Why is it so fun to watch Aaron realize the Packers waste some of his best years? And why isn't GB able to put a good enough team around him?
Brian James: When Anthony Barr was drafted, I read in his scouting report that he had a knack for knocking quarterbacks out of games. I then had a dream, and today it came true. Ruining the Packers' season is like the Vikings version of winning the Super Bowl, but did I make this happen with my mind, and if so, should I feel bad?
Hunter: Is McKinnon's performance a product of better run blocking, him playing better, or the opposing team's weakness in run defense?
Drunken Vike: Can I start being excited about Treadwell yet?
Taddy Brodgewetter: Why does Waynes continue to sag off receivers when he's got great recovery speed?
Don From Ohio: Can Arif explain his terrible take on the Chiefs going for a TD instead of FG in the 4th qtr.?
Question about bigger loss: Vikings losing healthy Bradford and Cook or Packers losing Rodgers
Christopher Wiley: Why on earth would people argue a healthy Keenum is better than a healthy Bridgewater?
Hayden: Assuming you didn't eat during, where do you go to eat after winning a Super Bowl, where do you go after losing?
Cory: What's the best cheese to eat for celebratory purposes?
Aggromagnet: What are your feelings about purple cauliflower soup and shredded cheese after that victory?

Key Bits & Lore

Don from Ohio makes an appearance questioning Arif's football takes
Laquon Treadwell optimism discussion
Dusty (Dustin Nelson) provides listener support via PayPal after hearing his Deadspin comment read on the previous episode

Production Notes

Timestamps noted: 11:30, 50:30, 55:48, 62:46 (possible burp), 80:21, 96:53, 108:09

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