Chargers’ Justin Herbert protects Madison Beer from basketball at Lakers game

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is going viral after the NFL player’s heroics were on full display during Thursday night’s game between the Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves. 

Herbert has been rumored to be in a relationship with singer Madison Beer and the couple seemingly confirmed those rumors after appearing cozy courtside during an NBA game on Thursday. 

Quarterback Justin Herbert (10) of the Los Angeles Chargers and Madison Beer attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, on Oct. 24, 2025. (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

It was the first public outing for the two following dating rumors that began late in the offseason. Beer and Herbert were pictured together at a Chargers game earlier this month. 

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Herbert and Beer posed for photos, but it was Herbert’s quick thinking that had social media ablaze. 

A rogue ball headed in their direction prompted the NFL quarterback to take action. Photos taken showed Herbet quickly blocking the basketball, which looked like it was headed directly for Beer. 

Quarterback Justin Herbert (10) of the Los Angeles Chargers blocks a basketball from hitting Madison Beer as they attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, on Oct. 24, 2025. (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Herbert’s basketball heroics come after a dominant performance on the football field. 

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He led the Chargers to a 37-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings in primetime on Thursday behind a three-touchdown performance. He threw for 227 yards in the Chargers’ first win since Week 6. 

“It was a big win for us, a big opportunity for us to go correct some more mistakes,” Herbert, who also rushed for 62 yards, said. 

Quarterback Justin Herbert (10) of the Los Angeles Chargers blocks a basketball from hitting Madison Beer as they attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, on Oct. 24, 2025. (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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The Chargers move on to face the Tennessee Titans on Nov. 2. 

The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

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