.Brooke Pryor, ESPN Workers WriterAug 10, 2024, 12:15 AM ETClosePreviously covered the Kansas Urban area Chiefs for the Kansas Area Superstar and Oklahoma University for the Oklahoman.PITTSBURGH-- For all the positives of Justin Area' Pittsburgh Steelers launching in the group's first preseason game Friday evening, two plays overshadowed the quarterback's performance.A stumbled snap exchange on each of Fields' first 2 rides prevented the Steelers' initial getaway of the year, and the slips were actually simply aspect of a sloppy 20-12 loss to the Houston Texans." I thought he carried out some wonderful traits," train Mike Tomlin pointed out. "However certainly he belonged of the C-Q substitution, and coming from my perspective that is actually twin responsibility on the center and the quarterback. It voided a considerable amount of good things taking place in those very first couple of travels." Fields played for three set, completing 5 of 6 tries for 67 backyards, however in addition to the fumbles he was actually sacked twice.Editor's PicksThe first mess up came on the position drive as the Steelers moved across midfield. The mistake between Area and also facility Nate Herbig cost the crew 4 yards on initially down. The unit could not bounce back, punting 3 participates in later.On the next drive, the first piece of cake was another screwed up exchange. This time the round was recouped through fullback Jack Colletto for a 4-yard gain, but the Steelers still went three-and-out as Specialization scrambled for 2 yards and then was sacked through Danielle Hunter for a loss of 8." Our experts were actually just shooting ourselves in the foot," Area mentioned. "Messed up breeze, I presume all three stages, so our team can definitely be actually much better in that component." As well as I believe the popping part, we simply came to get on the exact same web page. I'll place that on me to merely be on the exact same web page and also understand that remains in that facility or recognize exactly how to readjust and also what I need to accomplish." Justin Area went 5-of-6 for 67 lawns in his 3 series Friday night, however belonged to 2 fumbles as well as was sacked twice. Image by Justin K. Aller/Getty ImagesHerbig, though, took "one hundred percent" of the blame after the game.Once Specialization walked out, third-string quarterback Kyle Allen completed the game for the Steelers, finishing 17 of 23 tries for 193 yards.Against the Buffalo Costs in the second preseason video game upcoming full week, the Steelers are probably to include yet another quarterback to the mix.During his postgame news conference, Tomlin mentioned he anticipates Russell Wilson to become accessible in the following game. With Wilson sidelined Friday as he remains to function back coming from a calf bone injury, Specialization was actually declared as the starter and ran out to a sea of Horrible Towels as his title was called." It was actually trendy," Fields pointed out. "I think our outfits are actually definitely amazing. I ased if the black and also yellowish, black and gold, so it was actually incredible to put the new threads on and also type of obtain a brand-new stadium, acquire a brand new feel." Though the Steelers' early travels slowed out, Area revealed flashes of his playmaking capacity as he accomplished his initial five efforts, featuring a 20-yard dart to recipient Vehicle Jefferson." I seem like I resided in a really good rhythm, as well as I assume our company were relocating the round well," Specialization claimed. "I think only the messed up snaps, points like that, they can kill an entire drive, however I believe the general rhythm of points I think our company remain in and out of the huddle quick and experienced really good." His only incompletion was one more deep-seated sphere to Jefferson that was actually ruled out of bounds, but Specialization assumed the recipient accomplished the catch." Yeah, I believed he resided in bounds," Fields pointed out. "I am actually not visiting lie." As well as for Area and also the outburst, Friday was additionally the initial chance to deal with brand-new annoying coordinator Arthur Johnson. The offense installed merely 12 points, yet it acquired 344 lawns, 19 1st downs as well as 109 hurrying gardens-- and balanced 6 yards per play." You can easily kind of obtain a feeling on what Arthur's thinking, exactly how he handles the game, exactly how he only interacts with you on the subsidiary and things like that," Specialization stated. "To ensure was actually excellent, simply being along with all of them and also kind of possessing a real-in video game take in with him." ... I think the general process worked out and also merely the strategies of every thing went well.".