.Brooke Pryor, ESPN Team WriterAug 10, 2024, 12:15 AM ETClosePreviously dealt with the Kansas Urban area Chiefs for the Kansas Metropolitan Area Superstar and Oklahoma University for the Oklahoman.PITTSBURGH-- For all the positives of Justin Area' Pittsburgh Steelers launching in the team's very first preseason video game Friday evening, 2 plays eclipsed the quarterback's performance.A fumbled snap exchange on each of Area' first pair of travels obstructed the Steelers' first getaway of the year, as well as the miscues were merely portion of a mediocre 20-12 loss to the Houston Texans." I assumed he performed some great traits," trainer Mike Tomlin pointed out. "But undoubtedly he belonged of the C-Q swap, and from my viewpoint that's double task on the center and the quarterback. It undid a bunch of beneficial things taking place in those initial number of drives." Area bet three series, accomplishing 5 of 6 efforts for 67 lawns, yet aside from the fumbles he was actually sacked twice.Editor's PicksThe initially screw up began the position push as the Steelers moved across midfield. The mistake between Fields and facility Nate Herbig cost the crew 4 gardens on first down. The system couldn't bounce back, punting 3 plays later.On the following travel, the initial breeze was actually yet another messed up substitution. This time around the round was actually recouped through fullback Port Colletto for a 4-yard gain, however the Steelers still went three-and-out as Specialization scrambled for 2 backyards and after that was sacked by Danielle Hunter for a loss of 8." We were simply shooting ourselves in the shoe," Fields said. "Stumbled breeze, I believe all 3 stages, so our company may undoubtedly be actually a lot better because part." And I think the popping part, our company just reached get on the exact same webpage. I'll put that on me to merely be on the same page and know who's in that facility or understand how to readjust and what I need to have to perform." Justin Area went 5-of-6 for 67 gardens in his three collection Friday night, however became part of pair of fumbles as well as was actually sacked two times. Photo through Justin K. Aller/Getty ImagesHerbig, though, took "100 percent" of the blame after the game.Once Fields went out, third-string quarterback Kyle Allen finished the game for the Steelers, completing 17 of 23 attempts for 193 yards.Against the Buffalo Bills in the second preseason game following week, the Steelers are actually most likely to incorporate yet another quarterback to the mix.During his postgame press conference, Tomlin mentioned he anticipates Russell Wilson to become offered in the next activity. With Wilson sidelined Friday as he continues to work back from a calf injury, Area was actually announced as the starter and ended to a sea of Horrible Towels as his label was actually contacted." It was great," Area claimed. "I think our attires are actually definitely trendy. I suched as the dark as well as yellowish, black and gold, so it was actually remarkable to put the new strings on and also type of acquire a brand new arena, obtain a new sense." Though the Steelers' very early drives stalled out, Fields revealed flashes of his playmaking capability as he accomplished his initial 5 efforts, consisting of a 20-yard dart to recipient Van Jefferson." I think that I was in an excellent rhythm, and I assume our team were actually relocating the round effectively," Fields pointed out. "I assume just the stumbled pops, points like that, they can easily eliminate a whole travel, but I assume the overall rhythm of points I presume our team reside in as well as away from the huddle quickly and really felt excellent." His sole incompletion was an additional deeper round to Jefferson that was actually ruled out of bounds, however Area believed the recipient accomplished the drawback." Yeah, I presumed he remained in bounds," Area said. "I am actually certainly not going to be located." As well as for Fields and the offense, Friday was additionally the very first opportunity to partner with brand-new repulsive coordinator Arthur Johnson. The offense installed only 12 factors, however it scored 344 gardens, 19 1st downs as well as 109 hurrying lawns-- as well as balanced 6 yards per play." You can easily kind of acquire a feel on what Arthur's thinking, just how he deals with the game, just how he just interacts with you on the sideline and things like that," Area stated. "To ensure was good, simply being along with all of them and also sort of possessing a real-in game take in along with him." ... I assume the general method went well and merely the strategies of every thing went well.".