As any good leader does, Justin Fields shouldered the blame in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive struggles against the Houston Texans. He didn’t throw veteran lineman Nate Herbig under the bus, but he easily could have.
“I think the snapping part, we’ve just got to be on the same page,” Fields said after the game. “I will put that on me to just be on the same page and know who’s in at center, know how to adjust and what I need to do next in the game.”
Herbig, who started the game at center over second-round rookie Zach Frazier, and Fields had two fumbled exchanges in just three drives which is inexcusable, even in preseason.
“I think, overall, we ran the ball well, moved the ball well,” said Fields. “I think, just a summary of the game, we were just shooting ourselves in the foot, fumbled snaps, I think all three phases. We could definitely be better on that part.”
The Steelers’ offense came out solid with Fields starting the game a perfect five-for-five. “I feel like I was in a good rhythm… I think the overall rhythm of things, we were in and out of the huddle fast and felt good overall.”
Fields finished the night five-for-six with 67 yards passing. Unfortunately, Houston’s starting defense helped keep Pittsburgh from marching down the field to score.
The Steelers stay home for their second preseason game, welcoming the Buffalo Bills to Acrisure. While it’s undetermined who will start at quarterback, Mike Tomlin did say Friday night that Russell Wilson will play.
