Chargers’ Justin Herbert guards Madison Beer with the basketball during a Lakers game

Los Angeles Chargers Quarterback Justin Herbert is going viral after his display of NFL player heroics 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 confirmed those rumors after being spotted cozy courtside at one point. NBA game on Thursday.

Los Angeles Chargers and Madison Bears quarterback Justin Herbert (10) attends the basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena on October 24, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Kevork Jansezian/Getty Images)

It was the first public outing for the two since the dating rumors started in the late offseason.

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Herbert and Bear posed for a photo, but that was it A quick thought from Herbert Which created a stir on social media.

A rogue ball headed their way spurred them on NFL Quarterback to take action. Photos taken show Herbet quickly blocking the basketball, which appeared to be headed straight for Beer.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) blocks the basketball from hitting Madison Beer as they attend the basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. (Kevork Jansezian/Getty Images)

Herbert’s basketball heroics come after impressive performances on the football field.

Justin Herbert throws 3 touchdowns as Chargers dominate Vikings to get back in win column

He led the way in a 37-10 win over the Chargers Minnesota Vikings in primetime Thursday off the back of 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 right some more mistakes,” Herbert, who rushed for 62 yards, said.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) blocks the basketball from hitting Madison Beer as they attend the basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. (Kevork Jansezian/Getty Images)

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The Chargers will face the Tennessee Titans on November 2nd.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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