Last minute D.C. sports-themed Halloween costume ideas

We know you don’t want to spend a lot of time, or effort, or money on a costume, because that would take away from the time, effort, and money spent watching college football on Saturday (or our DMV Game of the Week). With that in mind, here are five simple, D.C. sports-inspired costumes you can probably put together with things already sitting in your closet. You’re welcome. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Washington Nationals manager Matt Williams speaks during a media availability before a baseball workout at Nationals Park, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014, in Washington.  It was announced that Stephen Strasburg will pitch on Friday in Game 1 of the NL Division Series against the San Francisco Giants. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Matt Williams Requirements: Shaved/bald head, Nats hat, red windbreaker Every time someone asks you a question, simply respond with “He’s our closer,” or “We just have to go out and find a way to win tomorrow.” Keep repeating these answers to any question until you are asked to leave. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Kirk Cousins Requirements: Cousins’ T-shirt or jersey. Can improvise with an old Rex Grossman or Mark Brunell jersey. Be ready to shout “You like that!” at any conceivable moment, at least until next year when you are replaced by a better shouter. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Wizards guard John Wall directs his teammates in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings, Saturday, March 14, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
John Wall Requirements: A piece of cardboard colored in to look like a brick wall, a sign around your neck reading “John.” Wordplay! (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, talks with the press during media day at NHL hockey training camp, Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Alex Ovechkin Requirements: An Ovechkin t-shirt or sweater, a stuffed sheep. Only the real hockey fans will get this one, but let’s face it, if you’re choosing this option, that’s what you’re going for. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
against the at Nationals Park on September 27, 2015 in Washington, DC.
Jonathan Papelbon choking Bryce Harper Requirements: Two people, Harper and Papelbon jerseys/shirseys, a willingness to choke or be choked. This idea was actually the impetus for this piece, long before The Wall Street Journal included it in their own list of Halloween costume ideas. (Getty Images/Greg Fiume)
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Washington Nationals manager Matt Williams speaks during a media availability before a baseball workout at Nationals Park, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014, in Washington.  It was announced that Stephen Strasburg will pitch on Friday in Game 1 of the NL Division Series against the San Francisco Giants. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Wizards guard John Wall directs his teammates in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings, Saturday, March 14, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, talks with the press during media day at NHL hockey training camp, Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
against the at Nationals Park on September 27, 2015 in Washington, DC.
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