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.
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.
Herbert and Beer posed for photos, but it was Herbert’s quick thinking that had social media ablaze.
A ball headed in their direction prompted the NFL quarterback to take action. Photos taken showed Herbert quickly blocking the basketball, which looked like it was headed directly for Beer.
Herbert’s basketball heroics come after a dominant performance on the football field.
He led the Chargers to a 37-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings in primetime Thursday behind a three-touchdown performance. He threw for 227 yards in the Chargers’ first win since Week 6.
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert knocked away a basketball heading towards his girlfriend Madison Beer at a Los Angeles Lakers game on Oct. 24, 2025. Getty Images
The Laker game was the couple’s first public appearance together. Getty Images
The outing came a day after Herbert led the Chargers to a win against the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday Night Football. Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
“It was a big win for us, a big opportunity for us to go correct some more mistakes,” said Herbert, who also rushed for 62 yards.
The Chargers face the Tennessee Titans Nov. 2.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.