.Brooke Pryor, ESPN Staff WriterAug 10, 2024, 12:15 AM ETClosePreviously dealt with the Kansas City Chiefs for the Kansas City Star as well as Oklahoma College for the Oklahoman.PITTSBURGH-- For all the positives of Justin Specialization' Pittsburgh Steelers debut in the team's very first preseason game Friday evening, 2 plays outshined the quarterback's performance.A fumbled snap swap on each of Area' initial 2 travels prevented the Steelers' first trip of the year, and the miscues were actually simply aspect of a sloppy 20-12 reduction to the Houston Texans." I believed he did some pleasant points," coach Mike Tomlin claimed. "However certainly he belonged of the C-Q substitution, as well as from my standpoint that's dual accountability on the facility and the quarterback. It quashed a lot of beneficial things taking place in those initial number of rides." Area played for three set, finishing 5 of 6 tries for 67 yards, however in addition to the fumbles he was actually sacked twice.Editor's PicksThe initially mess up started the opening drive as the Steelers traversed midfield. The slip in between Area and center Nate Herbig set you back the crew 4 gardens on to begin with down. The system could not recoup, punting 3 plays later.On the upcoming drive, the 1st breeze was yet another messed up exchange. This time the sphere was recovered by fullback Jack Colletto for a 4-yard gain, yet the Steelers still went three-and-out as Specialization rivaled 2 yards and then was actually sacked through Danielle Seeker for a loss of 8." Our company were simply shooting ourselves in the shoe," Specialization mentioned. "Fumbled breeze, I believe all 3 phases, so our team may undoubtedly be a lot better in that part." And also I presume the popping part, our team simply came to get on the exact same page. I'll put that on me to simply perform the same web page as well as recognize who's in that center or even understand just how to change and also what I need to do." Justin Fields went 5-of-6 for 67 backyards in his three set Friday evening, but was part of pair of fumbles and also was sacked two times. Photograph through Justin K. Aller/Getty ImagesHerbig, though, took "100 percent" of the blame after the game.Once Fields headed out, third-string quarterback Kyle Allen ended up the ready the Steelers, finishing 17 of 23 tries for 193 yards.Against the Buffalo grass Bills in the 2nd preseason video game following full week, the Steelers are very likely to incorporate another quarterback to the mix.During his postgame news conference, Tomlin claimed he expects Russell Wilson to be accessible in the upcoming game. With Wilson sidelined Friday as he remains to function back coming from a calf bone injury, Area was revealed as the starter and also went out to a sea of Terrible Towels as his name was actually contacted." It was awesome," Fields said. "I think our uniforms are definitely great. I ased if the dark as well as yellowish, black and also gold, so it was excellent to put the new strings on and also type of acquire a brand new stadium, get a brand new feeling." Though the Steelers' early rides slowed out, Area revealed flashes of his playmaking ability as he accomplished his 1st five efforts, featuring a 20-yard dart to recipient Van Jefferson." I seem like I resided in an excellent rhythm, and I presume we were actually relocating the ball properly," Specialization mentioned. "I assume simply the stumbled snaps, traits like that, they may get rid of a whole ride, but I think the general rhythm of traits I presume our experts're in as well as away from the huddle fast and also really felt great." His only incompletion was yet another deeper round to Jefferson that was actually eliminated of bounds, however Specialization thought the recipient finished the catch." Yeah, I believed he was in bounds," Area said. "I am actually certainly not going to lie." And also for Area and also the outburst, Friday was actually likewise the initial opportunity to deal with brand-new outrageous planner Arthur Smith. The outburst installed just 12 points, however it scored 344 lawns, 19 1st downs and also 109 hurrying backyards-- and also averaged 6 backyards every play." You may kind of obtain a sense about what Arthur's reasoning, how he sets about the video game, how he merely communicates along with you on the sideline as well as stuff like that," Specialization stated. "So that was great, only being actually along with all of them as well as sort of possessing a real-in activity take in along with him." ... I assume the general method worked out and also just the logistics of every little thing went well.".