.Brooke Pryor, ESPN Staff WriterAug 10, 2024, 12:15 AM ETClosePreviously covered the Kansas City Chiefs for the Kansas City Celebrity and Oklahoma University for the Oklahoman.PITTSBURGH-- For all the positives of Justin Specialization' Pittsburgh Steelers debut in the crew's first preseason video game Friday evening, 2 plays outweighed the quarterback's performance.A stumbled snap swap on each of Area' 1st pair of drives stymied the Steelers' very first outing of the year, and also the miscues were just component of a sloppy 20-12 loss to the Houston Texans." I thought he did some great points," coach Mike Tomlin mentioned. "Yet obviously he belonged of the C-Q substitution, and also from my perspective that's twin accountability on the center as well as the quarterback. It voided a lot of good things happening in those very first number of rides." Area bet three series, accomplishing 5 of 6 tries for 67 lawns, but in addition to the fumbles he was actually sacked twice.Editor's PicksThe first screw up started the opening drive as the Steelers went across midfield. The miscue between Specialization and also center Nate Herbig cost the group 4 backyards on to begin with down. The system couldn't recoup, punting 3 plays later.On the upcoming ride, the very first breeze was yet another stumbled substitution. This time around the round was bounced back through fullback Jack Colletto for a 4-yard gain, yet the Steelers still went three-and-out as Fields contended 2 gardens and then was sacked through Danielle Hunter for a reduction of 8." Our company were actually only shooting ourselves in the shoe," Specialization said. "Messed up snap, I presume all 3 phases, so we can most definitely be a lot better because part." And also I believe the snapping part, our company only came to be on the same web page. I'll put that on me to simply perform the same page and know who resides in that facility or understand how to change as well as what I need to carry out." Justin Area went 5-of-6 for 67 backyards in his 3 series Friday night, yet became part of pair of fumbles and was sacked twice. Photograph by Justin K. Aller/Getty ImagesHerbig, however, took "one hundred percent" of the blame after the game.Once Area walked out, third-string quarterback Kyle Allen completed the game for the Steelers, finishing 17 of 23 tries for 193 yards.Against the Buffalo grass Costs in the second preseason video game following week, the Steelers are actually likely to incorporate one more quarterback to the mix.During his postgame press conference, Tomlin stated he counts on Russell Wilson to be available in the upcoming activity. Along with Wilson sidelined Friday as he continues to operate back coming from a calf bone accident, Area was introduced as the starter as well as went out to an ocean of Terrible Towels as his title was actually contacted." It was actually amazing," Specialization stated. "I believe our attires are actually great. I just liked the dark as well as yellow, black and gold, so it was remarkable to place the brand new strings on as well as sort of obtain a brand new arena, receive a brand-new feeling." Though the Steelers' early drives delayed out, Area presented flashes of his playmaking potential as he finished his very first five attempts, including a 20-yard dart to recipient Truck Jefferson." I think that I resided in an excellent rhythm, as well as I assume we were moving the ball properly," Fields mentioned. "I believe only the screwed up pops, factors like that, they can easily kill an entire ride, but I believe the overall rhythm of things I believe our company're in as well as away from the huddle swiftly and really felt good." His lone incompletion was actually an additional deep-seated sphere to Jefferson that was actually ruled out of bounds, but Specialization presumed the receiver finished the drawback." Yeah, I presumed he remained in bounds," Area said. "I am actually certainly not going to be located." As well as for Area and the offense, Friday was actually additionally the initial opportunity to deal with brand new objectionable planner Arthur Smith. The offense installed only 12 factors, however it acquired 344 yards, 19 1st downs as well as 109 rushing gardens-- and averaged 6 gardens per play." You may kind of get a feel on what Arthur's reasoning, exactly how he engages in the game, how he simply interacts with you on the subsidiary and things like that," Fields stated. "To make sure that was great, just being along with them and also sort of possessing a real-in activity take in along with him." ... I believe the general process went well and also simply the logistics of whatever went well.".