Episode 388

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Hosts	Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
Guests	None
Type	Game Review

Norse Code Episode 388 was a game review episode focusing on the Vikings' victory over the Seattle Seahawks.

Overview

The episode reviewed the Vikings' win against Seattle, with extensive mailbag questions covering topics from player performances to coaching decisions. The hosts discussed improved offensive line play, running back depth, and defensive concerns heading into the next matchup against Cleveland.

Segments

Opening: Review of Seahawks Game
Mailbag: Listener questions covering player analysis, coaching decisions, and team outlook

Mailbag Questions

Nick Olson - For Arif's cornered corner coroner corner, what should Zimmer do about Breeland's poor play?
Kenneth Allen - What do you make of Dantzler's cryptic post-game tweet? Reason for concern, or just a frustrated player blowing off steam?
Tim - I know Seattle's pass rush isn't the greatest and it's a small sample size but Oli Udoh has seemed to play very well since he took over. What do the numbers say? (3 pressures in 3 games, pressure rate allowed of 2.2% and an efficiency that ranks 15th-best among guards)
Luke Braun - What's the best bad faith way to deny Kirk cousins credit for this game? My brand, it's very sick, help
Ethan - Is Dalvin Cook being such a good running back holding the vikings back? Would they be a better team with an average running game? This seasons 3 game sample size seems to suggest so.
Jeremy McGee - Taking away the 1H in cincy, the offense seems to be rolling. How would you attribute this to the following categories: Kirk balling out, offensive line, younger kubiak scheme/playcalling, shitty defenses in Arizona and Seattle
Ben - Can you break down the analytics for the 4th quarter 4th and goal from the SEA 1 yard line? What call would you have made?
Turntle Power - Our run defense has left a lot to be desired through 3 weeks. Do you think that's going to be the nail in the coffin for us next week against Cleveland with their amazing O line and rushing attack?
Kevin - At what point should we be concerned about Jefferson's drops? Are there examples of elite WRs going through temporary dropping spells? (Examples: Amari Cooper 2015, 18 drops, 20 percent drop rate; Calvin Johnson 2008, 13 drops, drop rate of 14.6 percent)
Alex - How many games in a row would Mattison have to play as well as he did Sunday to make the Vikings feel comfortable moving on from Dalvin? Conversely, what is the trade value of a back like Mattison if he continues to perform at that level?
Kyle Slaybee - I feel like the only time I've heard Armon Watts' name this year is when long rushing plays happen. And the first time I noticed DJ Wonnum this season was in coverage this game. Are these two just bad or is there quality snaps that just don't get highlighted? Which team is the litmus test from this game? Is Seattle bad because they couldn't beat Minnesota? Or is Minnesota good because they beat on Seattle?
Nick Howard - Better tackling: zimmers defense or the security guards?
Sam Ekstrom - fan in the stands
Nolan Kehler - Question for Arif's Football Corner: who has more trade value right now - Mattison or Conklin?
Bishop Sycamore Alumnist - For Arif's indecency corner, was the KJ crosser in the 4th pornography? Kirk standing in with pressure up the middle, anticipation throw and a WR3 moving the chains. Just seemed gratuitous and gave me funny feelings inside.
Tommy Gunn - At what point did you break out the optimism shotgun and how long after the game did it take to put it back?
Martin - I am sending you this email all the way from the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. I had a little discussion with a fellow (Norwegian) Viking have over a meal of Rakfisk :-) Do you think that the offence is forced to be more balanced/less predictable when missing superstars like Dalvin?
Sad and broke Brazilian - Hi, how long do you think will it take to lose another offensive coordinator to be a Head Coach? I truly think that if Klint keeps calling like that, he can became a Head Coach sooner than later.
Alex - Is there a statistic available showing the win/loss record under Zim when they kick off to start the game vs receive? It's seems they win far more frequently when kicking first.
Gustaf - What does it mean that both Kirk and Herschel Walker both lost their shoe in memorable plays? Does this mean Kirk will run for Senate someday? Should someone ask Kirk if he plays Russian Roulette? Does playing Russian Roulette void your contract?
Beef Brewski - For Arif's takes so hot they're like molten lava that would turn a person into a flaming skeleton in like 2 seconds and then that skeleton would scare nearby children who would run screaming, "Ah, a fire skeleton!" corner, what hot take are you buying: KC is bad or CIN is good?
DJ - For James' Kick In The Eye Corner, would you rather lose a game by missing a GW-FG, or by your opponent making a GW-FG?
Ben - how much cash would you both personally invest to have Justin Tucker be on the Vikings for the rest of his career? If the football gods offered this for a combined payment of $1k would you pay it? $5k? And would you secretly use the Norse Code funds to pay it?
Don from Ohio - As I stated yesterday, the only reason the Vikings won is because I am in Hawaii. However, I am leaving tomorrow and this will jeopardize the rest of the Vikings season. What will Norse Code do to help out this very important Vikings cause?

Key Bits & Lore

Don from Ohio makes an appearance claiming his location in Hawaii was responsible for the Vikings victory
Multiple corner segments referenced including "Arif's cornered corner coroner corner" and "Arif's indecency corner"
Bishop Sycamore reference in listener name

Production Notes

Episode length: 91:41
Additional timestamp noted: 137:09
Check around 139 minutes
Mention of DrawPlayDave link to post/website
Link to Chargers/Trump restaurant referenced
Patreon supporters mentioned: Rahul Gosavi, Cori Goff (increased)

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