Editing Episode 248

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{{EpisodeInfobox
| number      = 248
| title       = (There must be) 50 ways to fix your defense
| date        = October 18, 2018
| hosts       = Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
| guests      = None
| type        = Game Review
}}

'''Norse Code Episode 248: (There must be) 50 ways to fix your defense''' aired on October 18, 2018.

== Overview ==
A comprehensive breakdown of the Vikings' defensive struggles following their early season performances. The hosts analyze every defensive position and discuss offensive developments, including Kirk Cousins' performance and Dan Bailey's kicking.

== Segments ==
; Opening : Brief overview of the offense, Cousins, and the offensive line
; Segment 1 : Discussion on Dan Bailey's performance as kicker
; Segment 2 : The Defense - comprehensive position-by-position analysis including corners, linebackers, and safeties
; Mailbag : Fan questions covering defensive schemes, roster moves, and team outlook

== Mailbag Questions ==
* Roomtemp 6644: Yes, Is God mad at us and who should we smite to make Him happy?
* Ian: How different is the outlook come Monday with a win or a loss? Still too early to pack it in (especially with this division) but the margin of error keeps disappearing it would seem. Eagles seem vulnerable, too.
* Robert: Can you break down how often we have rushed the qb and how effective it has been? Seems like we can't get pressure.
* Alex Goble: Is the lack of a roster move for Everson Griffen a positive sign for a potential return to the field in the near future?
* Maz94rsa: Is there anyway we can improve the offensive line in house? Remmers back to rt? Jones/isidora a shot at guard
* Bradley Pederson: What would have happened had the Vikings drafted Michael Thomas over Treadwell? Would Diggs be playing his last year for the team? Would they be able to sign a not so shitty offensive lineman?
* Zach Carlson: Should we be encouraged by how the offense performed Thursday night or was their success a byproduct of Talib's absence and Peters injury?
* Nick: If Arif and James were to do the fusion dance, what would their fused name be?
* Affect or Effect: What have James or Arif done to negatively karmically impact Viking fandom? Steal candy from a baby? Take up 2 parking spots? Put pineapple on their pizza?
* Don from Ohio: James: In another FFL, @TheBigHerman has not won yet and has been outscored over 100 points in the first 4 weeks(I of course am dominating). Do you have any words of wisdom for Kyle or should he take solace that he isn't you when it comes to FFL futility?

== Key Bits & Lore ==
* Don from Ohio appears with a fantasy football question about James' performance
* Laquon Treadwell referenced in mailbag question about draft alternatives

== Production Notes ==
* Episode runtime: 98:10 with edit notes
* Promo for Ryan Fullenkamp Patreon mentioned
* NYC Bar None event scheduled for Thursday October 18th

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[[Category:Season 2018]]

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