Brief

Analyst slams media for excusing Chargers QB Justin Herbert after loss to Chiefs

Veteran writer says Herbert's poor performance is being downplayed because of his girlfriend's looks.

By Felo News Desk · Published Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:46:31 GMT

Veteran sportswriter Scott Kacsmar argued that the media is giving Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert a pass for playing poorly against the Kansas City Chiefs, citing the quarterback’s girlfriend Madison Beer’s appearance.

What happened

On Sunday, the Chargers fell 6-22 to the Chiefs. Herbert failed to throw a touchdown, recorded an interception, and managed only one play of 50 yards or more, which ended in a field‑goal attempt. He also endured two hard hits – one by L'Jarius Sneed that drove a knee into his helmet and another by Ashton Gillotte that resulted in a roughing‑the‑passer penalty.

What the reports add

Kacsmar highlighted that Herbert, a seven‑year veteran with no playoff wins, is being excused "just because his girl is a 10," referencing Madison Beer. He noted the Chargers’ upcoming bye week and their next game against the Rams on November 1 at 1:05 p.m. on Fox.

What was said

"You have to laugh that he's become the first QB in NFL history that we're sorta giving a pass for playing terrible just because his girl is a 10," Kacsmar wrote, adding, "Where's the leadership? He doesn't seem to care that things are going so poorly."

Key facts

• The Chargers lost 6-22 to the Chiefs. (sportskeeda.com)
• Justin Herbert threw an interception and had no touchdowns. (sportskeeda.com)
• He was hit twice, once by L'Jarius Sneed and once by Ashton Gillotte. (sportskeeda.com)
• Scott Kacsmar criticized media for excusing Herbert because of his girlfriend Madison Beer. (sportskeeda.com)
• The Chargers will face the Rams on November 1 after a bye week. (sportskeeda.com)

Sources

• [1] sportskeeda.com — originally reported as “"Just because his girl is a 10": NFL analyst sounds off on Justin Herbert being excused by media for playing terribly after loss vs. Chiefs”