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The Los Angeles Chargers are mired in a disastrous 0-6 start, the only team in the NFL without a victory this season. As frustration mounts, the spotlight has increasingly fallen on Justin Herbert's fiancée, singer Madison Beer, who has become a target for critics.
The Chargers' latest defeat, a 22-6 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs earlier this month, saw Herbert fail to throw a touchdown pass and the running game stall. Herbert finished with 204 passing yards and one interception as the offense continued to sputter.
After the Miami Dolphins defeated the New York Jets last weekend, Los Angeles officially became the league's lone winless team. During the Chargers' bye week, Beer, who got engaged to Herbert in the offseason, performed at Disneyland and encountered a heckler who jokingly called on her to help reverse the team's fortunes.
"Fix the Chargers!" a man shouted from off-camera. Beer heard the remark from the stage, shook her head while maintaining a smile, then raised both arms and hands as if to suggest she had no idea how to fix the struggling franchise. Her reaction drew laughter from the crowd, and the clip has since made the rounds online.
"Chargers need more than one Beer. My account needs the whole case," one commenter wrote in response to Barstool Sports sharing the video. Another frustrated fan commented, "She thought it was funny sitting in the middle field after practice touching his face and hair. Harbaugh should have never allowed her at camp. No worries, we will be drafting a new qb next year, no more of you." Others chimed in with "Her boyfriend is the worst QB in the NFL. Cant fix that," and "So were just expecting her to whip up a miracle?"
According to Billboard, Beer and Herbert began dating in July 2025. The Chargers went 11-6 in the ensuing season, finishing second in the AFC West behind the Denver Broncos and qualifying for the postseason. Herbert threw for 3,727 yards and 26 touchdowns that year, ranking in the top 10 in passing yards and top 15 in passer rating with a 94.1 mark.
However, the offseason brought significant changes, including the hiring of former Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel as offensive coordinator. Herbert also proposed to Beer, and many have tried to link that development to his poor start. So far this season, Herbert has thrown for 1,141 yards, five touchdowns, and eight interceptions, with a 29.3 QBR and a 68.8 passer rating—both trending toward career lows.
Key Analysis
Whether fans blame Herbert's engagement, the new offensive coordinator, or the team's overall performance, one fact is undeniable: the Chargers desperately need to find a solution, and that's not something Beer can provide. The road won't get any easier, as Herbert and the Chargers face the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Nov. 1. The Rams are riding high after a 35-21 win over the Las Vegas Raiders last Sunday and will look to build on that momentum.
Originally reported by newsweek.