.Brooke Pryor, ESPN Team WriterAug 10, 2024, 12:15 AM ETClosePreviously covered the Kansas Metropolitan area Chiefs for the Kansas City Star as well as Oklahoma College for the Oklahoman.PITTSBURGH-- For all the positives of Justin Fields' Pittsburgh Steelers debut in the group's 1st preseason video game Friday evening, pair of plays outshined the quarterback's performance.A fumbled snap exchange on each of Fields' 1st pair of drives obstructed the Steelers' very first getaway of the year, and also the slips were simply component of a sloppy 20-12 loss to the Houston Texans." I thought he performed some great traits," train Mike Tomlin said. "Yet obviously he was a component of the C-Q substitution, and from my perspective that's dual obligation on the center as well as the quarterback. It quashed a considerable amount of good things taking place in those 1st couple of drives." Area bet 3 series, accomplishing 5 of 6 tries for 67 lawns, yet aside from the fumbles he was sacked twice.Editor's PicksThe initially screw up started the position push as the Steelers crossed midfield. The slip between Specialization and also facility Nate Herbig set you back the group 4 backyards on first down. The device could not recoup, punting 3 plays later.On the following ride, the first breeze was yet another messed up swap. This moment the round was actually recovered by fullback Jack Colletto for a 4-yard gain, but the Steelers still went three-and-out as Specialization rivaled 2 gardens and after that was actually sacked through Danielle Seeker for a loss of 8." Our company were simply shooting ourselves in the shoe," Specialization said. "Messed up breeze, I think all 3 periods, so our team can absolutely be better in that part." And also I presume the breaking part, our experts just reached perform the very same web page. I'll put that on me to just be on the exact same webpage and know who remains in that center or even understand exactly how to adjust and also what I need to perform." Justin Area went 5-of-6 for 67 backyards in his 3 series Friday night, but was part of pair of fumbles and also was sacked two times. Picture through Justin K. Aller/Getty ImagesHerbig, though, took "one hundred percent" of the blame after the game.Once Fields walked out, third-string quarterback Kyle Allen finished the ready the Steelers, finishing 17 of 23 tries for 193 yards.Against the Buffalo Costs in the 2nd preseason video game following full week, the Steelers are likely to add another quarterback to the mix.During his postgame news conference, Tomlin said he anticipates Russell Wilson to become on call in the upcoming activity. Along with Wilson sidelined Friday as he remains to function back from a calf bone personal injury, Fields was actually revealed as the starter and also ended to a sea of Awful Towels as his label was actually gotten in touch with." It was trendy," Area mentioned. "I believe our attires are definitely great. I ased if the dark as well as yellow, dark and gold, so it was actually awesome to place the brand-new strings on as well as type of acquire a brand-new arena, receive a brand new feeling." Though the Steelers' early rides delayed out, Fields showed flashes of his playmaking ability as he completed his very first five tries, including a 20-yard dart to recipient Van Jefferson." I seem like I remained in an excellent rhythm, and also I assume our team were moving the round properly," Area pointed out. "I believe only the stumbled snaps, factors like that, they can kill an entire ride, however I assume the total rhythm of things I presume our experts remain in as well as out of the huddle fast and really felt excellent." His sole incompletion was actually an additional deeper sphere to Jefferson that was eliminated of bounds, yet Specialization assumed the recipient completed the catch." Yeah, I thought he remained in bounds," Fields said. "I'm certainly not heading to exist." And also for Area as well as the offense, Friday was likewise the first possibility to collaborate with brand-new repulsive coordinator Arthur Johnson. The outburst put up simply 12 aspects, but it scored 344 gardens, 19 first downs and 109 hurrying gardens-- and also averaged 6 lawns every play." You can sort of obtain a feel on what Arthur's reasoning, just how he tackles the video game, how he only connects along with you on the side project and things like that," Area claimed. "In order that was actually good, merely being along with all of them and also kind of having a real-in game encounter with him." ... I presume the total process went well as well as only the strategies of every thing went well.".