.Brooke Pryor, ESPN Team WriterAug 10, 2024, 12:15 AM ETClosePreviously dealt with the Kansas Urban area Chiefs for the Kansas City Superstar and also Oklahoma Educational Institution for the Oklahoman.PITTSBURGH-- For all the positives of Justin Area' Pittsburgh Steelers launching in the team's initial preseason game Friday evening, two plays outshined the quarterback's performance.A screwed up snap substitution on each of Area' very first two travels put on hold the Steelers' 1st getaway of the year, as well as the miscues were actually just aspect of a sloppy 20-12 reduction to the Houston Texans." I assumed he carried out some pleasant factors," instructor Mike Tomlin pointed out. "However undoubtedly he was a component of the C-Q substitution, and from my viewpoint that's double responsibility on the facility and the quarterback. It negated a ton of good ideas taking place in those initial number of rides." Area bet three series, accomplishing 5 of 6 efforts for 67 backyards, but along with the fumbles he was actually sacked twice.Editor's PicksThe first stumble came on the opening push as the Steelers crossed midfield. The mistake in between Fields as well as center Nate Herbig cost the crew 4 lawns on to begin with down. The system could not recover, punting three participates in later.On the following travel, the 1st piece of cake was actually yet another screwed up exchange. This time the ball was recouped through fullback Jack Colletto for a 4-yard gain, however the Steelers still went three-and-out as Fields contended 2 yards and then was actually sacked through Danielle Hunter for a reduction of 8." Our company were simply shooting our own selves in the shoe," Specialization claimed. "Stumbled piece of cake, I think all 3 phases, so we can definitely be actually better in that part." And I presume the snapping component, our team just got to be on the exact same web page. I'll place that on me to only perform the exact same webpage as well as understand who resides in that center or know exactly how to change as well as what I need to accomplish." Justin Specialization went 5-of-6 for 67 backyards in his 3 collection Friday night, but was part of pair of fumbles and also was sacked two times. 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, accomplishing 17 of 23 efforts for 193 yards.Against the Buffalo Expenses in the second preseason game upcoming full week, the Steelers are actually most likely to add one more quarterback to the mix.During his postgame news conference, Tomlin mentioned he expects Russell Wilson to be available in the upcoming activity. With Wilson sidelined Friday as he continues to work back from a calf bone personal injury, Fields was revealed as the starter as well as went out to an ocean of Horrendous Towels as his name was called." It was awesome," Specialization said. "I think our outfits are truly cool. I suched as the dark as well as yellowish, black and also gold, so it was outstanding to put the brand-new threads on as well as sort of get a brand-new coliseum, acquire a new feel." Though the Steelers' very early rides slowed out, Fields revealed flashes of his playmaking capability as he accomplished his initial five efforts, consisting of a 20-yard dart to receiver Van Jefferson." I believe that I resided in a good rhythm, and also I believe we were actually moving the ball properly," Area stated. "I assume merely the fumbled pops, things like that, they may eliminate a whole ride, but I believe the overall rhythm of points I presume we're in and away from the huddle swiftly as well as really felt really good." His single incompletion was actually an additional deep ball to Jefferson that was ruled out of bounds, yet Area assumed the receiver finished the drawback." Yeah, I assumed he remained in bounds," Fields claimed. "I'm certainly not mosting likely to lie." And for Area as well as the offense, Friday was additionally the initial option to work with brand new annoying planner Arthur Smith. The outburst put up only 12 aspects, however it racked up 344 yards, 19 initial downs and 109 rushing gardens-- as well as balanced 6 lawns per play." You can easily sort of obtain a feeling about what Arthur's thinking, just how he handles the activity, exactly how he only corresponds with you on the subsidiary and things like that," Area claimed. "To ensure was actually really good, just being along with them and type of possessing a real-in activity encounter along with him." ... I presume the overall method worked out and also just the coordinations of every little thing worked out.".