The NFL season often ends with sudden finality for teams dreaming of playoff glory. For the Los Angeles Chargers, that harsh reality struck immediately after their wild-card defeat to the New England Patriots. As quarterback Justin Herbert faced the disappointment of another early postseason exit, his girlfriend experienced a dramatically different week.
A Week of Contrasting Fortunes
Madison Beer, the singer and Herbert's partner, celebrated a significant career milestone while Herbert processed his team's elimination. Her new album, Locket, released on Friday with spectacular promotional visibility. An advertisement for the album appeared prominently on a massive Times Square jumbotron in New York City, marking a major achievement in her musical journey.
Beer's Celebratory Moments
Beer shared photos of the Times Square display through her Instagram story, pairing the images with her track "For the Night." The timing created a striking contrast. Just as Herbert's season concluded in frustration, Beer was enjoying one of her career's biggest promotional moments.
Earlier in the week, Beer achieved another milestone with her debut appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. She performed just ahead of her album release, capturing the excitement of her late-night television debut. Beer later posted photos and videos from the show on Instagram with an enthusiastic caption reading, "oh what a night! bad enough debut on @fallontonight."
For her Tonight Show performance, Beer wore an elegant off-white halter-neck dress featuring a fitted silhouette and a high slit. The stylish outfit drew attention as she promoted her new music to a national audience.
Herbert's Playoff Struggles
The Chargers' playoff run ended despite the team returning to the postseason. Herbert faced difficulties finding consistency during the game against New England, finishing with 159 passing yards. He addressed his performance candidly in postgame comments, stating, "I didn't play well enough and didn't make any plays. We let the defense down today."
This loss marked Herbert's third career playoff appearance, yet once again the Chargers failed to advance to the divisional round. The outcome adds to mounting pressure surrounding the quarterback, who has demonstrated strong regular-season performance but has not yet achieved a deep postseason run.
Public Relationship Timeline
Herbert and Beer confirmed their relationship publicly last October when they shared a kiss on the sidelines before a Chargers game against Washington. Since that moment, Beer has regularly attended Herbert's games to show support, including a Week 17 appearance against the Houston Texans.
As Herbert enters another offseason focused on improvement and seeking answers for playoff success, Beer's music career continues gaining momentum. Their contrasting weeks highlight how personal and professional lives can diverge dramatically even within the same relationship.
