Chargers Fans Blame Pop Star Madison Beer for Justin Herbert's Slow Start to NFL Season
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert's fiance, Madison Beer, is being scapegoated by some fans after the team's 0-2 start.
The Los Angeles Chargers find themselves with an 0-2 record for the first time in three seasons, and a segment of the fanbase is directing blame towards an unconventional target: Madison Beer, the fiancée of quarterback Justin Herbert.
In their second game of the season on Sunday, the Chargers suffered a 26-14 defeat to the Las Vegas Raiders, a team projected to struggle. This loss mirrors their Week 1 performance against the Arizona Cardinals, which also ended in a 26-14 defeat. This marks the first time since 2020 that the Chargers have started a season winless through two games.
Herbert's performance in these early games has been a point of concern for the team. Against the Raiders, he completed 15 of 34 passes for 192 yards, throwing one touchdown and two interceptions. This follows a Week 1 outing where he was also unable to lead the team to victory.
Social media platforms, particularly X (formerly Twitter), have become a focal point for fan frustration. Numerous posts have emerged suggesting that Beer's presence and her engagement to Herbert are a distraction, impacting his focus and performance on the field. Some fans have explicitly called for Herbert to end the relationship, linking it directly to the team's struggles.
"I truly blame Madison Beer for this loss," read one post from a Chargers fan account. "Ever since Herbert proposed, I knew he wasn’t going to be locked in." Another user commented, "Justin Herbert f***ing blows. He needs to break up with Madison Beer and lock in."
Herbert and Beer's engagement earlier in the year drew significant media attention. Beer was also present at Chargers training camp over the summer, with the couple publicly displaying affection.
Herbert's struggles have cast doubt on the Chargers' early-season outlook. The team was considered by some analysts to be a contender in the AFC West division. The schedule ahead offers little respite, with the Chargers set to face the Buffalo Bills on the road in their next game.
The team's inability to secure a win in either of their first two games, particularly against opponents that were not heavily favored, has intensified fan concerns. The Chargers' offensive struggles were highlighted again late in the Raiders game when a crucial interception by Herbert effectively sealed the team's defeat.