Back in Week 2, head coach Jason Garrett first introduced a full-sized mannequin to the team that has a plain-white jersey and no face.
The mannequin actually travels to each game, but it was Garrett’s way of getting the team to focus on the “nameless, faceless opponent” on the schedule and not the actual players and teams. It was done to shift the focus away from DeMarco Murray and the Eagles back in the second game of the year, and it seemingly worked.
Now, as the Cowboys take on the undefeated Panthers this Thursday, at least one player is taking Garrett’s words to heart.