Overview

• Video from SoFi Stadium on Oct. 5 shows Beer walking to the sideline to give Herbert two quick kisses and a hug before kickoff.
• Los Angeles lost to Washington 27-10, and Herbert finished with 166 passing yards and one touchdown on 29 attempts.
• Reaction online spanned lighthearted support to criticism that the quarterback faced a distraction before the game.
• Beer has become a recurring presence at Herbert’s games, including a Week 3 home win over the Broncos.
• Public links between the two date to August, when Herbert appeared on a music-video set and they were later photographed together in Los Angeles.