.Brooke Pryor, ESPN Staff WriterAug 10, 2024, 12:15 AM ETClosePreviously covered the Kansas Urban area Chiefs for the Kansas City Superstar as well as Oklahoma College for the Oklahoman.PITTSBURGH-- For all the positives of Justin Area' Pittsburgh Steelers launching in the team's 1st preseason game Friday evening, two plays eclipsed the quarterback's performance.A screwed up snap swap on each of Specialization' first two drives put on hold the Steelers' 1st trip of the year, and the slips were simply portion of a mediocre 20-12 reduction to the Houston Texans." I assumed he carried out some wonderful things," train Mike Tomlin said. "However obviously he was a component of the C-Q exchange, as well as coming from my point of view that is actually twin obligation on the facility and the quarterback. It undid a considerable amount of good things taking place in those 1st couple of travels." Fields bet 3 set, accomplishing 5 of 6 tries for 67 lawns, however besides the fumbles he was actually sacked twice.Editor's PicksThe to begin with mess up started the opening drive as the Steelers went across midfield. The mistake in between Specialization as well as center Nate Herbig cost the staff 4 yards on first down. The unit couldn't bounce back, punting 3 participates in later.On the upcoming ride, the very first piece of cake was actually another messed up substitution. This time the round was actually bounced back by fullback Jack Colletto for a 4-yard increase, however the Steelers still went three-and-out as Area rivaled 2 yards and then was sacked through Danielle Seeker for a loss of 8." Our team were actually only shooting ourselves in the shoe," Area stated. "Fumbled breeze, I think all 3 periods, so we may absolutely be much better in that part." And also I think the popping component, our company just reached get on the exact same web page. I'll put that on me to only be on the exact same webpage and recognize that resides in that facility or even understand exactly how to adjust and also what I require to perform." Justin Fields went 5-of-6 for 67 lawns in his 3 set Friday night, yet was part of pair of fumbles and also was sacked twice. Photograph by Justin K. Aller/Getty ImagesHerbig, though, took "100 percent" of the blame after the game.Once Area headed out, third-string quarterback Kyle Allen finished the game for the Steelers, finishing 17 of 23 attempts for 193 yards.Against the Buffalo Bills in the 2nd preseason activity next week, the Steelers are likely to include an additional quarterback to the mix.During his postgame press conference, Tomlin said he expects Russell Wilson to become available in the following game. Along with Wilson sidelined Friday as he remains to function back from a calf accident, Fields was actually introduced as the starter as well as ended to a sea of Horrible Towels as his title was phoned." It was great," Specialization mentioned. "I assume our outfits are actually actually amazing. I liked the black and yellowish, dark and also gold, so it was spectacular to put the new threads on as well as kind of obtain a new stadium, receive a brand-new feel." Though the Steelers' early drives slowed out, Area showed flashes of his playmaking potential as he accomplished his 1st 5 efforts, consisting of a 20-yard dart to receiver Vehicle Jefferson." I seem like I resided in a good rhythm, and also I presume our company were actually relocating the ball effectively," Fields stated. "I presume only the messed up snaps, points like that, they can kill an entire drive, but I presume the overall rhythm of traits I believe our team remain in as well as out of the huddle swiftly and really felt good." His solitary incompletion was yet another deep ball to Jefferson that was actually eliminated of bounds, but Area assumed the receiver accomplished the catch." Yeah, I presumed he resided in bounds," Area stated. "I'm certainly not going to lie." And also for Area as well as the outburst, Friday was also the first option to work with brand-new objectionable organizer Arthur Johnson. The outburst put up only 12 aspects, yet it racked up 344 yards, 19 initial downs as well as 109 rushing gardens-- and also averaged 6 yards per play." You may type of obtain a feel on what Arthur's reasoning, exactly how he deals with the game, just how he only interacts with you on the sideline and things like that," Fields pointed out. "To ensure that was actually excellent, simply being along with them and also type of having a real-in game encounter along with him." ... I assume the total procedure worked out as well as merely the logistics of whatever worked out.".