Episode 438

Norse Covid

Hosts	Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
Guests	None
Type	Game Review

Norse Code Episode 438: Norse Covid is an episode covering the Vikings' game against the Saints and preview of the upcoming Bears matchup.

Overview

This episode reviews the Vikings' performance against the New Orleans Saints and previews the upcoming game against the Chicago Bears. The hosts also address listener questions about various Vikings topics including Kirk Cousins' play, defensive pressure generation, and running back concerns.

Segments

Opening: Patreon acknowledgments and merchandise discussion
Saints Game Review: Analysis of Vikings performance
Bears Game Preview: Upcoming matchup discussion
Mailbag: Extensive listener Q&A covering team performance and analysis

Mailbag Questions

Vikings Burner Account - If Kirk Cousins critiques his own decision making after watching the tape is he also a Kirk hater?
Kenneth Allen - Despite getting Hunter back and adding Smith it feels like the Vikings haven't been doing a good job of generating sacks or meaningful pressure. Is that true, and if so is it on the dline or just facing great offensive lines?
Kenneth Allen - How is the ghost of Zimmer calling runs on 2nd and long? Or more seriously, what was the rate of 2nd and long runs under Zimmer, and has O'Connell matched it?
Benjamin - Why isn't Kirk Cousins throwing deep? Is this the play calling? Are teams just blanketing Jefferson and Cousins has no one else to go to? Or is Cousins just not taking shots that are there?
Nolan Kehler - If Danielle's play is cause for concern, when will we see Luigi Vilain get turned loose to show the league how real football is played?
Chris - If you were trained in and given full control of the sky cam during Vikings games, how would you use it vs selfishly use it to make your own job covering the Vikings easier?
Jack - Has Cook lost a step? With Kwesi's analytical side, what are the odds we trade him, let Mattison walk, and draft fresh backs every few years?
AllTwentyQ - For Arif's drafting corners corner: would you rather have a corner who is well rounded but injury prone or a corner who is well rounded but slow?
Rahul - For Arif's mild traumatic brain injury corner, are you privy to the NFL concussion protocol regarding Tua's stumble?
Cody - With Cine's surgeries happening in London, how does the NFL's insurance policy work for emergency surgery in a foreign country?
Eli - If Brady falls off this year, is it proof that Gisele is a witch responsible for Tom's entire career?
Kyle Slaybee - For Arif's Neurological Corner: Having left for London earlier than the Vikings, did you notice performance differences? Will KOC's decisions on rest and travel create lasting issues?
Stan-thony Edwards Account - For Arif's beekeeping corner: Bird feeder conquered by bees, can I rebuild hummingbird trust?
James' Residual Cockney Accent - What am I supposed to do with my Twitter handle idea now? Best food you had in London?
Damian Barrett - Which embezzled more money, Favre's welfare fraud or James' "Fund my London trip" scheme?
Don from Ohio - Is this the worst 3-1 Vikings team ever? Wife and I started playing pickle ball, was it out of line to tell her to get her own meds when she tweaked her knee?

Key Bits & Lore

Don from Ohio continues his tradition of combining Vikings analysis with personal relationship questions
Arif's beekeeping corner makes an appearance
James' London trip becomes fodder for listener jokes
References to Arif's neurological expertise and sleep schedule

Production Notes

Episode timestamps: 47:53, 50:42, 65:20, 90:20, end
Patreon pricing mentioned: $37.81 per year compared to $42
Threadless pillow merchandise featuring "Arif is your Waifu" referenced

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