Episode 340

A Quick discussion on why it should be legal to shoot kickers into the Sun

Hosts	Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
Guests	None
Type	Game Review

Norse Code Episode 340: A Quick discussion on why it should be legal to shoot kickers into the Sun was a game review episode focusing on the Vikings' loss to the Tennessee Titans.

Overview

The episode reviewed the Vikings' loss to the Titans, analyzing both strong individual performances and critical mistakes. The hosts discussed Justin Jefferson's breakout performance, Dalvin Cook's big day, and the defense forcing six field goals, while also addressing Kirk Cousins' interception and the team's late-game struggles.

Segments

Opening: Titans game review and analysis
Game Review: Breakdown of Titans loss, player performances, and key moments
Mailbag: Extensive listener questions covering team performance, player evaluations, and coaching concerns

Mailbag Questions

Damian Barrett - The Vikings haven't won since Don From Ohio started finding "better things" to do with his Sundays. Can we now say conclusively that this is all his fault?
Rahul - I know we had some turnovers and missed a field goal, but I don't think we can play better than that. You agree?
Alex Johnson-Fry - How excited should we be about Justin Jefferson, and can I compartmentalize so heavily that I take yesterday as a net positive?
Magnus Hightower - What should we make of Jefferson's big day? Did he just take advantage of a bad secondary? Is this repeatable or will teams adjust?
Henry - Was the second to last drive a bigger missed opportunity than the final drive, especially given it ended with an early check down to Kyle Rudolph on 3rd and 13?
Nolan - How much of this is due to butt sweat?
Bryan Jellerson - Do you think the "baptism by fire" our secondary is enduring can help them develop, or will it do more harm than good?
John Belk - Was the Cook contract or the Cousins restructure more damaging to the Vikings long term future? What's our best course of action looking forward?
Nick Howard - When does Zimmer's seat start getting warm?
MJ - What record would the Vikings need before fans think taking Cousins' dead cap hit next spring would be worth it for a full tank? 0-6?
Hunter - What was your opinion on D.J Wonnum during camp and Sunday's game?
Kyle Slaybee - Is Hill playing badly every snap or is this a case where his only poor plays are getting attacked?
Swervin Surevin - Is Mike Evans now the Eric Ebron of Michael Bushes?
Josh - What are our thoughts on Gladney's performance so far?
Jonathan Judeitch - Aside from public safety, who do you think is benefitting most from not having fans in the stands and why is it Aaron Rodgers?
Dukes Code - How many weeks until we have an outright finger pointing division between Zimmer and the Offense that becomes irrevocable?
Professor Poop - As the world's leading fecal microbiologist fascinated by all things poo, I'm enjoying the sublime poopiness of this season. Have either of you read any good books lately?
Jameison - Kitchen knife preferences, carbon vs stainless, Japanese vs European, San mai vs carbon etc
Don from Ohio - How did Arif celebrate his 46th birthday? Did the rules of Norse Code fantasy football league come from Necronomicon? Is it more likely Zimmer would be fired and Vikings retain Spielman or do you see them both gone?
Andrew Schad (Relationship Corner) - My girlfriend and I have an ongoing disagreement about me referencing old media. Recent example: referencing the 'food glorious food' scene from Oliver
Riccardo - As my kid is obsessed with a certain rodent and automobile centric cartoon, odd turns of phrase from the show are creeping into my daily speech. Do these intrusions into my psyche ever disappear?

Key Bits & Lore

Don from Ohio mentioned as finding "better things" to do with his Sundays, blamed for Vikings losses
Relationship Corner segment with Andrew Schad's question about referencing old media
Don from Ohio's question about Arif's 46th birthday celebration

Production Notes

Episode runtime: 91:16
Patreon supporter: Zach Hansen

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