.Brooke Pryor, ESPN Team WriterAug 10, 2024, 12:15 AM ETClosePreviously covered the Kansas Area Chiefs for the Kansas City Star as well as Oklahoma University for the Oklahoman.PITTSBURGH-- For all the positives of Justin Fields' Pittsburgh Steelers launching in the group's first preseason video game Friday evening, 2 plays eclipsed the quarterback's performance.A stumbled snap exchange on each of Fields' initial two travels prevented the Steelers' initial getaway of the year, and the miscues were actually just aspect of a mediocre 20-12 loss to the Houston Texans." I assumed he carried out some great things," train Mike Tomlin said. "Yet certainly he was a component of the C-Q swap, as well as from my viewpoint that's twin responsibility on the center and also the quarterback. It negated a considerable amount of good ideas happening in those very first couple of rides." Fields bet 3 set, finishing 5 of 6 tries for 67 lawns, but besides the fumbles he was sacked twice.Editor's PicksThe initially fumble came on the opening push as the Steelers traversed midfield. The mistake between Area and center Nate Herbig set you back the team 4 yards on initially down. The unit couldn't recuperate, punting 3 plays later.On the following drive, the first snap was another fumbled exchange. This time around the sphere was bounced back by fullback Jack Colletto for a 4-yard increase, yet the Steelers still went three-and-out as Fields rivaled 2 gardens and afterwards was actually sacked by Danielle Hunter for a reduction of 8." Our team were just shooting ourselves in the shoe," Specialization stated. "Messed up breeze, I think all three phases, so our company may absolutely be a lot better in that part." And also I presume the popping part, our company only came to perform the exact same page. I'll place that on me to merely perform the exact same page as well as know that remains in that facility or recognize how to adjust and also what I require to accomplish." Justin Area went 5-of-6 for 67 yards in his 3 series Friday evening, but became part of 2 fumbles and also was sacked two times. Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty ImagesHerbig, however, took "one hundred percent" of the blame after the game.Once Area went out, third-string quarterback Kyle Allen completed the game for the Steelers, accomplishing 17 of 23 efforts for 193 yards.Against the Buffalo grass Costs in the 2nd preseason video game upcoming week, the Steelers are actually probably to include one more quarterback to the mix.During his postgame press conference, Tomlin mentioned he counts on Russell Wilson to become readily available in the following activity. Along with Wilson sidelined Friday as he continues to operate back coming from a calf injury, Fields was declared as the starter as well as went out to a sea of Horrible Towels as his label was contacted." It was actually great," Specialization claimed. "I believe our attires are actually definitely great. I liked the black as well as yellowish, black and also gold, so it was actually fantastic to put the brand-new threads on and also type of get a brand-new arena, receive a brand new feel." Though the Steelers' early drives delayed out, Specialization revealed flashes of his playmaking capability as he accomplished his 1st five tries, including a 20-yard dart to recipient Van Jefferson." I think that I remained in an excellent rhythm, as well as I assume we were actually moving the ball well," Fields mentioned. "I presume simply the screwed up snaps, points like that, they may kill a whole ride, however I think the overall rhythm of points I assume our team reside in and also out of the huddle quickly and also really felt really good." His sole incompletion was actually one more deeper sphere to Jefferson that was dismissed of bounds, however Area presumed the receiver accomplished the catch." Yeah, I presumed he resided in bounds," Fields mentioned. "I am actually not going to lie." And for Fields and the outburst, Friday was actually likewise the initial chance to team up with new repulsive planner Arthur Johnson. The offense installed merely 12 factors, yet it acquired 344 lawns, 19 1st downs and also 109 rushing gardens-- as well as averaged 6 lawns every play." You can kind of acquire a feel on what Arthur's thinking, how he tackles the activity, exactly how he only connects with you on the subsidiary as well as things like that," Specialization claimed. "To ensure that was excellent, simply being actually along with all of them as well as kind of having a real-in activity take in with him." ... I think the total method worked out and just the strategies of whatever went well.".