Editing Episode 260

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{{EpisodeInfobox
| number      = 260
| title       = PAY-triots
| date        = 
| hosts       = Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
| guests      = Brian Phillips
| type        = Preview
}}

'''Norse Code Episode 260: PAY-triots''' was a preview episode featuring extensive analysis of the upcoming Patriots matchup.

== Overview ==
The episode featured a comprehensive Patriots preview with staff writer Brian Phillips from @patspulpit, followed by an extensive mailbag covering Patriots strategy, matchups, and game planning questions from listeners.

== Segments ==
; Opening : Episode introduction and donation acknowledgment
; Patriots Preview : Analysis with Brian Phillips from Pats Pulpit
; Mailbag : Listener questions about Patriots matchup strategy

== Mailbag Questions ==
* Corey Ruegg - Should the Vikings anticipate BB running a high octane 1st drive like against the Packers? Would it be effective even if the defense is ready for it?
* Kenneth Allen - BB is well-known for efficiently copying the best strategies from teams the Patriots admire. Should we worry about them utilizing Philly's strategy to exploit the Ertz-Smith matchup for whoever goes up against a finally healthy Gronk?
* John Belk - Given Brady's struggles against the blitz, do you think the Vikings will be dialing up more than usual? In general, at what % of plays do you hit diminishing returns on blitzing?
* Colin Olson - The Pats just played the Jets and Titans with two very different results. While neither benefited from a Pats turnover, the Titans were able to generate 3 sacks and 4 additional tackles for loss where as the Jets had no sacks and just one TFL. Is the Pats O-Line vulnerable or solid?
* Shobi Martin - How good of a receiver do you think Josh Gordon is? Like top 20? 30? What receiver that we've faced this year would you compare him with?
* Caleb Arndt - Which is the superior New England staple: lobster roll or clam chowder?
* Kyle Slaybee - Does Belichick slink over to Theilen after the game (win or lose) and whisper "don't restructure next offseason, I will wait for you"?
* Don from Ohio - What can the Vikings incorporate from the Lions when they beat the Pats?

== Guests ==
'''Brian Phillips''' - Staff writer for @patspulpit (Twitter: @Bphillips_SB), provided Patriots preview analysis and insight.

== Key Bits & Lore ==
Don from Ohio contributed a question about incorporating Lions strategies, along with a bizarre hypothetical scenario involving James' stepson becoming a serial killer and targeting Arif based on a @TheBigHerman tweet calling Arif a murderer.

== Production Notes ==
* Total runtime: 77:27
* Intro to be read during editing
* Static/audio issue noted at 85:53 with "arif has stroke"
* Donation acknowledged from Brian Lopez

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[[Category:Season 2018]]

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