Episode 256

Yakity Sacks!

Hosts	Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
Guests	None
Type	Game Review November 8, 2018

Norse Code Episode 256: Yakity Sacks! aired on November 8, 2018.

Overview

Episode 256 reviewed the Vikings' dominant defensive performance against the Detroit Lions, highlighted by 10 sacks. The hosts discussed the pass rush performance, analyzed whether the sacks were "earned" versus gifts from poor Lions play, and addressed concerns about Kirk Cousins' performance in hurry-up situations.

Segments

Opening: Glen Dale Tales donations
Lions Review: Analysis of the 10-sack performance against Detroit
Mailbag: Extended listener questions covering defense, offense, and personnel

Mailbag Questions

Bryan Jellerson - Do you think the Beebe upgrade was purely because of Diggs or do you think he's worked his way onto the roster?
Kenneth Allen - How many of the sacks on Sunday were "earned" vs "unearned"? That is: how many were gifts from bad Detroit play, and how many were good Minnesota play?
Anonymous - What do you expect the Vikings to do while Morgan is out? Does this significantly change their offensive gameplan?
Dave - Is there any data on susceptibility to fake punts. They always seem to work against the Vikings. Or is that just recency bias?
TJ Young - Is there any update on Nick Easton's injury and whether or not he could come off IR this year?
Matt McKeon - Why do the Vikings struggle so much with a high tempo offense (in two minute or hurry-up situations)?
Kyle Slaybee - How long does Matt Patricia keep his job?
Matt Fries - Which of the 10 sacks was your favorite and why?
SkolBlitz - What's up with Cousins seeming to make more mistakes, ie the int and the 3rd and 3 in the second half?
Damian Barrett - Do you think Defilippo has enhanced or hindered his head coach chances for next season with his performances so far?
Luke Braun - Which Viking is most likely to hold public office in their future, a la Alan Page?
Anonymous - Jayron Kearse is weirdly a good slot corner, at 6'4" with a 29th percentile 3-cone. What?
Zach Beeman - What's your take on Mike Zimmer saying teams began copying his scheme?
Mo Sav - Why aren't the vikings dominant on defending screen plays like last year?
Peter Lecy - Where did you vote?
Eddie - The Vikings manage a Favre signing with Brees in the 2018 offseason. What would have been some key butterfly effects?
Don From Ohio - Who is more likely to be resigned by the Vikings in the off-season: Barr or Richardson?

Key Bits & Lore

Don from Ohio makes an appearance with multiple questions about offseason signings and the governor podcast competition
Laquon Treadwell discussion regarding need for more targets

Production Notes

Timestamps: 8:08, 40:41, 47:27, 72:57, 82:36, 86:47, 91:47, 104:42
Audio note: "fucking" at 86:47 mark
"rumble" notation at end

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