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Joey Porter Jr. exits Thursday practice early with medical staff

Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy told reporters earlier on Thursday that cornerback Joey Porter Jr. was scheduled to do more at practice than he did on Wednesday.

The Indianapolis Colts faced a new challenge this week as they prepared to take on the Kansas City Chiefs, following the Chiefs' impressive 31-10 victory over the Denver Broncos. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes had returned from a season-ending knee surgery and looked sharp, while the defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo continued to keep Denver guessing with his blitz packages.

However, the Chiefs now boasted a genuine number one running back in Kenneth Walker III, who rushed for a career-high 173 yards and two touchdowns in Denver's loss. This presented a stark contrast to Baltimore's recent 144-yard, three-touchdown performance by Derrick Henry in a 41-23 win over the Colts. Colts coach Shane Steichen acknowledged the wake-up call, stating that there is still much work to be done, particularly in stopping the run.

Colts cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the importance of containing Walker's run game first. Mahomes, though, remained unfazed, highlighting the importance of balancing the run and pass game for a successful offense.

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