.Brooke Pryor, ESPN Staff WriterAug 10, 2024, 12:15 AM ETClosePreviously covered the Kansas Metropolitan area Chiefs for the Kansas Urban Area Celebrity as well as Oklahoma University for the Oklahoman.PITTSBURGH-- For all the positives of Justin Specialization' Pittsburgh Steelers debut in the team's initial preseason game Friday night, 2 plays outshined the quarterback's performance.A fumbled snap swap on each of Specialization' 1st 2 drives prevented the Steelers' very first getaway of the year, and also the miscues were simply component of a mediocre 20-12 reduction to the Houston Texans." I thought he did some good points," coach Mike Tomlin claimed. "But obviously he belonged of the C-Q exchange, as well as from my point of view that is actually double responsibility on the facility and also the quarterback. It quashed a great deal of benefits happening in those first number of drives." Area played for three series, accomplishing 5 of 6 efforts for 67 yards, but besides the fumbles he was sacked twice.Editor's PicksThe initially stumble started the opening drive as the Steelers crossed midfield. The mistake in between Fields and also center Nate Herbig set you back the staff 4 yards on initially down. The unit couldn't recoup, punting three participates in later.On the next travel, the very first piece of cake was another screwed up swap. This moment the ball was actually recovered by fullback Jack Colletto for a 4-yard increase, however the Steelers still went three-and-out as Specialization scrambled for 2 gardens and afterwards was sacked through Danielle Seeker for a reduction of 8." Our company were just shooting our own selves in the foot," Fields said. "Stumbled breeze, I assume all 3 stages, so our experts may most definitely be actually better because component." And also I believe the popping part, our team just came to get on the very same page. I'll put that on me to merely perform the same web page and also recognize that resides in that facility or recognize exactly how to change and what I need to carry out." Justin Area went 5-of-6 for 67 gardens in his three set Friday evening, but was part of 2 fumbles and also was actually sacked two times. Image by Justin K. Aller/Getty ImagesHerbig, though, took "one hundred percent" of the blame after the game.Once Specialization walked out, third-string quarterback Kyle Allen ended up the ready the Steelers, accomplishing 17 of 23 attempts for 193 yards.Against the Buffalo grass Expenses in the 2nd preseason activity upcoming full week, the Steelers are probably to incorporate another quarterback to the mix.During his postgame press conference, Tomlin mentioned he counts on Russell Wilson to be offered in the following game. With Wilson sidelined Friday as he continues to function back from a calf trauma, Area was actually revealed as the starter as well as went out to an ocean of Awful Towels as his name was called." It was actually awesome," Specialization said. "I assume our attires are actually amazing. I just liked the dark and also yellow, black as well as gold, so it was excellent to put the new threads on and type of get a brand new coliseum, acquire a new sense." Though the Steelers' early rides stalled out, Area revealed flashes of his playmaking capacity as he completed his initial 5 attempts, consisting of a 20-yard dart to recipient Truck Jefferson." I seem like I remained in a great rhythm, as well as I assume our team were actually moving the ball effectively," Specialization pointed out. "I believe merely the messed up pops, traits like that, they may get rid of an entire drive, but I assume the general rhythm of traits I presume our experts reside in as well as away from the huddle quick as well as felt excellent." His only incompletion was actually an additional deep-seated ball to Jefferson that was ruled out of bounds, but Fields assumed the recipient finished the drawback." Yeah, I assumed he was in bounds," Area mentioned. "I'm not visiting lie." And for Specialization as well as the outburst, Friday was likewise the initial possibility to partner with brand new offending organizer Arthur Johnson. The offense installed just 12 aspects, however it acquired 344 backyards, 19 initial downs and also 109 hurrying lawns-- and balanced 6 backyards every play." You may sort of receive a sense on what Arthur's thinking, just how he handles the activity, how he merely interacts with you on the sideline and also things like that," Fields claimed. "To ensure was good, just being actually with all of them and also kind of having a real-in activity take in with him." ... I think the general method worked out and also merely the logistics of everything went well.".