Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert and his relationship with Madison Beer drew unwanted public attention following a 26-14 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, dropping the team to an 0-2 start at SoFi Stadium. Michael Irvin criticized Herbert on social media after the defeat, mocking the signal-caller’s offseason travel with Beer to highlight the team’s offensive struggles under new coordinator Mike McDaniel.
Michael Irvin Mocks Justin Herbert’s Offseason Travel
Following the loss to the Raiders, Irvin published a video on Instagram targeting Herbert’s inability to guide the Chargers’ offense into the end zone. Irvin lampooned the quarterback by referencing trips he took with Beer during the offseason. “You made the wrong drive,” Irvin said in the video. “Driving your girl to the airport, but you can’t drive this team to that endzone?! That’s a problem.” Irvin’s social media team added a caption stating that Mike thinks Justin Herbert is focused on the wrong drive. The remarks compounded off-field chatter surrounding Herbert and Beer, who spent time traveling overseas prior to the start of the 2026 NFL season.
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On-Field Struggles Compound Offensive Pressure
The criticism from former players coincided with a statistically dismal performance by Herbert against Las Vegas. Herbert finished the game completing 15 of 27 pass attempts for 192 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. He also fumbled three times as the Raiders defense disrupted the pocket, recording three sacks and nine quarterback hits. Rookie cornerback Hezekiah Masses intercepted Herbert twice during the contest. Through the first two games of the 2026 campaign, Herbert has completed 59.3 percent of his passes for 401 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions, leaving his passer rating at 71.6.
Broader Analyst Scrutiny Faces the Winless Chargers
Irvin was not the only former NFL player to voice harsh assessments of the franchise following the defeat. Will Compton posted on social media that he had misjudged the impact of McDaniel’s arrival in Los Angeles, writing that the Chargers have been brutal. While the scrutiny involving Beer’s relationship with the quarterback has drawn media attention away from football operations, analysts note that the team’s protection issues, false starts, and mounting turnovers remain the primary catalysts for the team’s winless record.
