The weekend was a rollercoaster for the Sanders brothers, and not in a good way. Both faced tough moments in their preseason finales over the weekend.

Shedeur Struggles Against the Rams

On one front, Shedeur Sanders struggled significantly against the LA Rams, finding it hard to get his offense revved up in the second half. With more sacks than completions, he was pulled in the dying moments of the game, making way for backup quarterback Snoop Huntley.

Reflecting on the game, Shedeur shared his frustrations, saying, "In the heat of the moment, you want to be that alpha, that player who can change a franchise. Small things can get frustrating, but that’s part of the game."

Shilo's Early Exit

Meanwhile, older brother Shilo Sanders faced a more dramatic exit from Tampa Bay's final exhibition game after throwing a punch at Buffalo Bills tight end Zach Davidson right before halftime.

The altercation unfolded when Davidson, who was blocking Sanders, got a little too aggressive, leading Shilo to retaliate. His actions didn't go unnoticed by the officials, resulting in an immediate ejection for unnecessary roughness.

The Impact on His NFL Future

This incident raises questions about Shilo's future in the NFL as he battles for a coveted fourth-string safety position alongside Kaevon Merriweather and Rashad Wisdom. His fiery temper and lack of composure in a critical moment might jeopardize those chances.

Earlier in the game, Shilo was also penalized for pass interference, further hurting Tampa Bay's defensive efforts. Despite the sideline’s attempts to defend him, insisting Davidson should have faced discipline too, only Shilo faced the consequences.

A Pattern of Ejections?

Notably, this isn’t Shilo’s first run-in with officiating this year; he was ejected from a game in 2023 while playing for Colorado for targeting a defenseless receiver. After that incident, he vowed to maintain his aggressive playing style, but these frequent ejections could be a signal to tone things down.

As the tension builds on whether Shilo can keep his composure while fighting for his spot in the league, fans will be watching closely.