.Brooke Pryor, ESPN Staff WriterAug 10, 2024, 12:15 AM ETClosePreviously dealt with the Kansas Metropolitan area Chiefs for the Kansas Area Star and also Oklahoma University for the Oklahoman.PITTSBURGH-- For all the positives of Justin Area' Pittsburgh Steelers launching in the team's first preseason activity Friday evening, 2 plays overshadowed the quarterback's performance.A stumbled snap swap on each of Specialization' first 2 drives obstructed the Steelers' 1st day trip of the year, as well as the mistakes were actually just aspect of a sloppy 20-12 loss to the Houston Texans." I assumed he did some wonderful factors," coach Mike Tomlin said. "But certainly he belonged of the C-Q substitution, and from my point of view that's twin obligation on the center and the quarterback. It voided a lot of beneficial things taking place in those initial couple of rides." Specialization bet 3 collection, accomplishing 5 of 6 tries for 67 backyards, however along with the fumbles he was sacked twice.Editor's PicksThe initially mess up began the position drive as the Steelers crossed midfield. The mistake between Fields and also facility Nate Herbig cost the staff 4 lawns on to begin with down. The unit could not recover, punting 3 plays later.On the upcoming ride, the 1st snap was another screwed up swap. This time around the round was recouped through fullback Jack Colletto for a 4-yard gain, however the Steelers still went three-and-out as Area rivaled 2 gardens and after that was sacked through Danielle Hunter for a loss of 8." Our team were only shooting ourselves in the foot," Fields pointed out. "Stumbled breeze, I presume all three periods, so our team can certainly be actually a lot better because part." And I assume the popping part, we only got to get on the very same webpage. I'll place that on me to merely perform the same web page as well as understand that remains in that facility or recognize exactly how to adjust as well as what I need to have to do." Justin Area went 5-of-6 for 67 gardens in his 3 set Friday night, however was part of pair of fumbles as well as was sacked twice. Image by Justin K. Aller/Getty ImagesHerbig, however, took "one hundred percent" of the blame after the game.Once Specialization went out, third-string quarterback Kyle Allen finished the game for the Steelers, completing 17 of 23 efforts for 193 yards.Against the Buffalo grass Expenses in the 2nd preseason video game next week, the Steelers are likely to incorporate an additional quarterback to the mix.During his postgame news conference, Tomlin mentioned he anticipates Russell Wilson to be offered in the upcoming activity. With Wilson sidelined Friday as he remains to work back coming from a calf bone injury, Fields was announced as the starter and ran out to an ocean of Terrible Towels as his label was contacted." It was great," Fields pointed out. "I presume our outfits are actually really awesome. I suched as the black as well as yellow, black and also gold, so it was actually outstanding to place the brand new strings on and also kind of acquire a new stadium, get a brand new feel." Though the Steelers' very early drives stalled out, Specialization presented flashes of his playmaking capability as he accomplished his initial five tries, featuring a 20-yard dart to recipient Vehicle Jefferson." I think that I was in a good rhythm, as well as I believe our experts were relocating the round properly," Fields mentioned. "I presume just the screwed up pops, factors like that, they can easily eliminate an entire ride, but I presume the total rhythm of points I assume our experts're in and away from the huddle quickly and also really felt really good." His sole incompletion was actually another deep sphere to Jefferson that was ruled out of bounds, but Area thought the receiver accomplished the catch." Yeah, I presumed he resided in bounds," Area said. "I am actually not visiting lie." As well as for Fields and the offense, Friday was additionally the first chance to partner with brand new offensive planner Arthur Johnson. The offense installed just 12 points, yet it scored 344 backyards, 19 first downs as well as 109 hurrying lawns-- and balanced 6 lawns every play." You can kind of obtain a feel on what Arthur's thinking, how he sets about the activity, just how he only communicates along with you on the subsidiary and things like that," Specialization claimed. "To ensure that was really good, just being actually along with all of them and also sort of possessing a real-in game encounter along with him." ... I believe the overall method worked out as well as simply the strategies of everything went well.".