.Brooke Pryor, ESPN Staff WriterAug 10, 2024, 12:15 AM ETClosePreviously dealt with the Kansas Metropolitan area Chiefs for the Kansas Metropolitan Area Star as well as Oklahoma University for the Oklahoman.PITTSBURGH-- For all the positives of Justin Fields' Pittsburgh Steelers debut in the staff's very first preseason activity Friday night, 2 plays eclipsed the quarterback's performance.A fumbled snap substitution on each of Specialization' initial 2 travels obstructed the Steelers' first getaway of the year, and also the slips were only portion of a careless 20-12 reduction to the Houston Texans." I believed he did some great traits," coach Mike Tomlin stated. "However clearly he belonged of the C-Q swap, and also coming from my point of view that is actually dual accountability on the facility and also the quarterback. It quashed a considerable amount of benefits happening in those first couple of rides." Area bet three series, completing 5 of 6 attempts for 67 yards, however aside from the fumbles he was actually sacked twice.Editor's PicksThe initially mess up began the opening push as the Steelers traversed midfield. The slip between Specialization as well as center Nate Herbig cost the staff 4 yards on initially down. The unit could not bounce back, punting three participates in later.On the following ride, the 1st snap was another fumbled swap. This time around the ball was recovered through fullback Jack Colletto for a 4-yard gain, but the Steelers still went three-and-out as Specialization competed 2 gardens and afterwards was actually sacked by Danielle Hunter for a loss of 8." Our company were just shooting our own selves in the foot," Specialization said. "Screwed up breeze, I believe all 3 stages, so our team can absolutely be much better in that component." And I presume the snapping part, we simply reached be on the very same webpage. I'll put that on me to only be on the same page and also recognize that remains in that center or even recognize exactly how to adjust and also what I need to have to perform." Justin Fields went 5-of-6 for 67 backyards in his 3 collection Friday night, but was part of pair of fumbles as well as was sacked twice. Image through Justin K. Aller/Getty ImagesHerbig, though, took "100 percent" of the blame after the game.Once Fields walked out, third-string quarterback Kyle Allen ended up the game for the Steelers, finishing 17 of 23 attempts for 193 yards.Against the Buffalo Costs in the second preseason game upcoming full week, the Steelers are actually very likely to add an additional quarterback to the mix.During his postgame news conference, Tomlin said he counts on Russell Wilson to become available in the upcoming game. With Wilson sidelined Friday as he continues to function back from a calf trauma, Area was actually announced as the starter and ended to an ocean of Awful Towels as his title was phoned." It was trendy," Area stated. "I presume our uniforms are really amazing. I just liked the black and also yellow, dark as well as gold, so it was actually awesome to put the brand-new strings on and also type of obtain a new arena, get a new feel." Though the Steelers' very early drives slowed out, Area presented flashes of his playmaking potential as he finished his initial five attempts, featuring a 20-yard dart to recipient Vehicle Jefferson." I feel like I remained in a great rhythm, and also I believe our team were relocating the round well," Area stated. "I think only the fumbled snaps, things like that, they can easily eliminate a whole travel, however I think the total rhythm of factors I assume our company're in as well as out of the huddle quickly and really felt excellent." His only incompletion was actually yet another deep ball to Jefferson that was dismissed of bounds, however Area assumed the recipient completed the catch." Yeah, I assumed he resided in bounds," Area said. "I am actually not going to be located." As well as for Fields and the outburst, Friday was also the very first option to deal with brand-new offensive organizer Arthur Smith. The offense put up only 12 factors, yet it scored 344 yards, 19 first downs as well as 109 rushing backyards-- and averaged 6 gardens per play." You may sort of receive a sense on what Arthur's reasoning, exactly how he goes about the game, how he simply corresponds with you on the sideline and also things like that," Area stated. "To ensure was great, simply being with all of them as well as type of possessing a real-in activity encounter with him." ... I presume the total process worked out and just the logistics of everything went well.".