Justin Herbert Goes Viral for Saving Madison Beer from Flying Basketball at Lakers Game Amid Romance Rumors

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

Herbert is rumored to be in a relationship with singer Madison Beer, and the couple seemingly confirmed those rumors after appearing cozy on the court during a NBA Thursday’s game.

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

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

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Herbert and Beer posed for photographs, but it was Herbert’s Quick Thinking that had social networks on fire.

A ball directed in his direction caused the NFL quarterback to take action. Photos taken showed Herbert quickly blocking the basketball, which appeared to be heading directly toward Beer.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert stops a basketball from hitting Madison Beer in a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on October 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 victory 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.

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

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert stops a basketball from hitting Madison Beer during a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Oct. 24, 2025. (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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The Chargers face the Tennessee Titans on November 2.

The News contributed to this report.

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