Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is taking heat from NFL fans after appearing in a music video for his girlfriend, pop star Madison Beer. The video for her song “lovergirl” dropped Thursday, and Herbert isn’t just a background extra—he’s front and center, sharing romantic glances with Beer for roughly half the three-minute clip.
Beer’s fanbase loved the cameo, but the NFL crowd had a very different reaction. Social media lit up with jokes and criticism, with many predicting the video will become a meme every time Herbert struggles on the field. “This going triple platinum the moment he has a bad game,” one user wrote on X. Another fan was more blunt: “Justin Herbert should be in the film room, not acting in some pop star’s music video. No wonder the Chargers can’t win a playoff game.”
Herbert has been one of the most productive quarterbacks in the league since entering the NFL in 2020. In six seasons, he has completed over 66 percent of his passes for 24,820 yards, 163 touchdowns, and just 58 interceptions. His regular-season record stands at 52-43 in 95 starts, and he has led the Chargers to three playoff appearances. However, his postseason record is 0-3, a stat that fuels the criticism whenever he steps off the field.
“When we lose this video will be clipped for the worst,” a third fan lamented. Another warned, “Bruh prepare for the memes that are gonna come from this, this season.” The sentiment is clear: fans believe Herbert’s time would be better spent preparing for games than playing a romantic lead in a pop video.
Herbert is not the only NFL star dating a famous singer. Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs has been in the spotlight with Taylor Swift, but Kelce has three Super Bowl rings to his name. Herbert, meanwhile, has yet to win a playoff game, which makes the comparison sting even more for Chargers fans. The AFC West is loaded with playoff success—the Chiefs and Broncos have dominated the postseason in recent years—while Herbert’s Chargers have fallen short every time.
The music video appearance adds fuel to the fire for critics who question Herbert’s priorities. But it also highlights the growing trend of NFL players stepping into the entertainment world. Olivia Dunne's social media presence has drawn similar attention, and Joe Burrow has faced scrutiny over his personal life as well. For Herbert, the backlash is just the latest chapter in a career defined by high expectations and playoff heartbreak.
Whether the video becomes a lasting meme depends on how Herbert performs next season. If he finally breaks through and wins a playoff game, the narrative could shift. But for now, fans are sharpening their screenshots, ready to use the footage every time he throws an interception or loses a big game.
Herbert’s on-field numbers suggest he has the talent to silence the critics. But until he delivers in January, every off-field move—especially one as public as a music video—will be fair game for the internet’s unforgiving spotlight.
