.Brooke Pryor, ESPN Team WriterAug 10, 2024, 12:15 AM ETClosePreviously covered the Kansas Area Chiefs for the Kansas Urban Area Star and also Oklahoma University for the Oklahoman.PITTSBURGH-- For all the positives of Justin Fields' Pittsburgh Steelers launching in the crew's initial preseason activity Friday evening, 2 plays eclipsed the quarterback's performance.A screwed up snap swap on each of Specialization' 1st pair of drives obstructed the Steelers' 1st day trip of the year, and the slips were merely component of a careless 20-12 reduction to the Houston Texans." I believed he carried out some great traits," trainer Mike Tomlin said. "Yet obviously he belonged of the C-Q exchange, as well as from my point of view that's twin duty on the facility as well as the quarterback. It undid a bunch of beneficial things happening in those initial couple of travels." Fields played for three set, finishing 5 of 6 attempts for 67 lawns, however besides the fumbles he was actually sacked twice.Editor's PicksThe initially fumble began the position push as the Steelers moved across midfield. The mistake in between Area as well as facility Nate Herbig cost the group 4 gardens on first down. The device couldn't recover, punting 3 participates in later.On the next drive, the first breeze was actually one more stumbled substitution. This time the sphere was actually recouped by fullback Jack Colletto for a 4-yard gain, but the Steelers still went three-and-out as Fields rivaled 2 yards and afterwards was sacked through Danielle Seeker for a loss of 8." Our company were actually only shooting our own selves in the foot," Fields pointed out. "Fumbled breeze, I assume all three phases, so our experts may absolutely be actually a lot better in that component." As well as I believe the popping component, our company simply got to get on the same webpage. I'll place that on me to simply get on the very same webpage and recognize who's in that center or even understand exactly how to change as well as what I require to carry out." Justin Fields went 5-of-6 for 67 yards in his 3 set Friday night, however belonged to two fumbles and also was actually sacked two times. Image by Justin K. Aller/Getty ImagesHerbig, though, took "100 percent" of the blame after the game.Once Fields walked out, third-string quarterback Kyle Allen completed the game for the Steelers, accomplishing 17 of 23 tries for 193 yards.Against the Buffalo grass Bills in the 2nd preseason video game following full week, the Steelers are actually very likely to include another quarterback to the mix.During his postgame news conference, Tomlin mentioned he anticipates Russell Wilson to become available in the following activity. With Wilson sidelined Friday as he remains to function back from a calf bone trauma, Area was declared as the starter and also ended to an ocean of Horrible Towels as his title was gotten in touch with." It was actually cool," Specialization mentioned. "I think our outfits are actually actually cool. I liked the black as well as yellow, black and gold, so it was actually outstanding to place the new threads on and also kind of receive a brand-new coliseum, get a new feeling." Though the Steelers' very early rides delayed out, Specialization presented flashes of his playmaking ability as he finished his first five efforts, consisting of a 20-yard dart to recipient Truck Jefferson." I believe that I resided in a great rhythm, as well as I assume our experts were moving the round properly," Area claimed. "I assume simply the screwed up snaps, traits like that, they may get rid of a whole travel, however I think the overall rhythm of points I assume we remain in and also away from the huddle swiftly and experienced great." His lone incompletion was another deep-seated round to Jefferson that was eliminated of bounds, yet Specialization believed the receiver completed the drawback." Yeah, I believed he remained in bounds," Specialization said. "I'm certainly not going to exist." And also for Area and also the offense, Friday was actually also the initial chance to partner with brand new offensive organizer Arthur Smith. The offense set up merely 12 aspects, however it racked up 344 backyards, 19 1st downs as well as 109 hurrying gardens-- and also averaged 6 lawns every play." You may kind of obtain a feel on what Arthur's reasoning, just how he sets about the activity, exactly how he only corresponds along with you on the side project as well as stuff like that," Specialization claimed. "To make sure that was excellent, only being along with all of them and kind of possessing a real-in video game take in along with him." ... I presume the general procedure went well as well as just the strategies of every thing went well.".