In preparation for Ravens, Mike Tomlin says Steelers biggest task will be mimicking Lamar Jackson

It's no secret Lamar Jackson is a unique talent at the quarterback position. His ability to run and throw will be a challenge for the Pittsburgh Steelers, who will try to mimic his play throughout the week.

For the Pittsburgh Steelers, their practice week will consist of scouting as many players on the Baltimore Ravens as possible. Like every team, they'll attempt to utilize their players to create a version of their opponents' offense they can use to prepare for this week's game. 

Against the Ravens, it's different. With Lamar Jackson's speed and athleticism, the Steelers will have the challenge of finding a player to create a Jackson-like play for their defense. 

"No one has a quarterback that moves and throws like Lamar Jackson," Mike Tomlin told the media on Tuesday. "We aren't alone on that." 

The Steelers didn't use a spy when facing their first mobile in Russell Wilson. Against the Ravens, Tomlin said he doesn't know how the team will prepare to handle Jackson, but they'll utilize their backup quarterbacks to do so; not a position player. "I think You lose too much in the passing game when you do that," Tomlin said. "We'll make due with the guys we have, and that's just the reality of it." 

Jackson has accumulated 1,110 yards and 10 touchdowns through four games, but threw his first two interceptions against the Browns in Week 4. The Steelers have been able to produce turnovers the last two weeks, which could make a significant impact in their Week 5 outcome. 

For the Steelers, Tomlin pressed focusing on ball awareness. Something that will be a necessity when covering a speedy Baltimore offense. 

"I think really it comes down to ball awareness, and so that's something we've really been stressing not only through from the team development process but way back in the beginning," Tomlin said. "If you want to create turnovers you first have to be a group that's aware of the ball; who's caring, how's they're caring it and the opportunities associated with that." 

The Steelers stay home to play the Baltimore Ravens in their second AFC North showdown of the season. At 1-3, Pittsburgh has a chance to take the divisional lead with a win and a Cleveland loss on Sunday.