.Brooke Pryor, ESPN Staff WriterAug 10, 2024, 12:15 AM ETClosePreviously dealt with the Kansas Area Chiefs for the Kansas Area Superstar and also Oklahoma University for the Oklahoman.PITTSBURGH-- For all the positives of Justin Fields' Pittsburgh Steelers launching in the staff's very first preseason game Friday evening, pair of plays overshadowed the quarterback's performance.A stumbled snap substitution on each of Specialization' first two rides put on hold the Steelers' initial day trip of the year, and also the miscues were actually simply component of a careless 20-12 loss to the Houston Texans." I presumed he performed some wonderful factors," train Mike Tomlin said. "However undoubtedly he belonged of the C-Q exchange, as well as from my point of view that is actually twin obligation on the center and also the quarterback. It negated a great deal of advantages going on in those first couple of travels." Area bet three collection, accomplishing 5 of 6 efforts for 67 backyards, yet in addition to the fumbles he was sacked twice.Editor's PicksThe initially mess up started the position push as the Steelers crossed midfield. The miscue in between Specialization and also facility Nate Herbig set you back the crew 4 gardens on initially down. The unit couldn't bounce back, punting three participates in later.On the next travel, the 1st breeze was actually one more screwed up swap. This time the ball was actually recovered by fullback Port Colletto for a 4-yard increase, however the Steelers still went three-and-out as Fields competed 2 gardens and then was sacked through Danielle Hunter for a loss of 8." We were simply shooting ourselves in the shoe," Fields said. "Stumbled breeze, I think all 3 stages, so our team can most definitely be a lot better in that component." And I think the snapping component, our experts only reached perform the same webpage. I'll place that on me to simply be on the exact same web page and know that's in that center or even recognize just how to change as well as what I need to have to do." Justin Specialization went 5-of-6 for 67 backyards in his 3 series Friday evening, however was part of pair of fumbles and also was actually sacked two times. Image by Justin K. Aller/Getty ImagesHerbig, though, took "one hundred percent" of the blame after the game.Once Area headed out, third-string quarterback Kyle Allen finished the ready the Steelers, finishing 17 of 23 tries for 193 yards.Against the Buffalo grass Expenses in the second preseason video game following full week, the Steelers are actually very likely to incorporate one more quarterback to the mix.During his postgame press conference, Tomlin stated he anticipates Russell Wilson to become available in the next game. Along with Wilson sidelined Friday as he remains to operate back from a calf trauma, Area was actually declared as the starter and also went out to a sea of Awful Towels as his title was actually called." It was great," Specialization stated. "I believe our uniforms are actually really amazing. I just liked the dark as well as yellowish, dark and gold, so it was actually incredible to put the brand-new strings on as well as kind of obtain a new arena, acquire a new feel." Though the Steelers' early rides stalled out, Fields presented flashes of his playmaking ability as he completed his very first 5 efforts, consisting of a 20-yard dart to receiver Truck Jefferson." I seem like I remained in a really good rhythm, and I assume our experts were actually moving the sphere effectively," Specialization stated. "I assume simply the messed up snaps, factors like that, they can easily eliminate an entire drive, yet I assume the general rhythm of points I believe our team're in as well as out of the huddle quick as well as experienced really good." His sole incompletion was another deeper sphere to Jefferson that was actually dismissed of bounds, however Fields presumed the receiver accomplished the catch." Yeah, I believed he was in bounds," Fields said. "I am actually certainly not going to lie." As well as for Area and the outburst, Friday was additionally the very first possibility to work with new offending planner Arthur Smith. The offense installed merely 12 factors, yet it acquired 344 lawns, 19 very first downs as well as 109 hurrying gardens-- as well as balanced 6 backyards every play." You can sort of get a feeling on what Arthur's reasoning, how he deals with the video game, just how he just connects with you on the side project and also stuff like that," Area claimed. "To ensure that was actually good, just being along with all of them as well as type of possessing a real-in activity experience along with him." ... I presume the total procedure went well and also merely the strategies of whatever worked out.".