Episode 220

God Hates New Orleans - We Just Need Proof

Hosts	Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
Guests	None
Type	Preview January 11, 2018

Norse Code Episode 220: God Hates New Orleans - We Just Need Proof aired on January 11, 2018.

Overview

This episode previews the Minnesota Vikings' divisional playoff matchup against the New Orleans Saints. The hosts analyze the contrast between the teams' strengths compared to their 2009 NFC Championship meeting and discuss various strategic elements heading into the postseason.

Segments

Opening: Donation acknowledgment from Matthew Caw-Toe
Saints Preview: Analysis of upcoming divisional playoff matchup
Mailbag: Listener questions covering team comparisons, defensive schemes, and playoff strategy

Mailbag Questions

James (bigmono) - Is the matchup with the Saints a flipped script from 2009? Were you able to sleep soundly after watching the 2009 game on Monday night?
Alex Goble - Is there merit to the idea that Shurmur may have been calling vanilla defense late in the season?
Don from Ohio - Can any team realistically beat the Vikings if they minimize mistakes? What's more over-hyped: Saints offense or Dusty's tomato soup take? What are your top 3 most anticipated moves of 2018?
Adam West - If you were making a football player gumbo, who would you put in it?
ZenCupid - How often does the #1 overall Defense make the playoffs and how deep do they go? Has the Saints rushing attack actually stuttered?
Hunter - Will the Vikings use heavy front offense with Aviante Collins for running success?
Jonathan via Email - Did the Saints' rushing shutdown give the Vikings a blueprint, or will New Orleans adjust with other weapons?
Bryan via Email - Keenum is to quarterbacking as turkey is to entrée meats - thoughts? How would you grade the Falcons' performance against the Rams?

Key Bits & Lore

Don from Ohio makes another appearance with multiple questions
Reference to Dusty's tomato soup take

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