With the Bucs 2-2 through the first quarter of their season, we asked the Times' coverage team for their biggest surprise so far. Their responses:
Greg Auman, @gregauman: Beating the Giants without so many key pieces on defense was impressive. Rookie linebacker Kendell Beckwith, much like Kwon Alexander two years ago, has exceeded all expectations.
Thomas Bassinger, @tometrics: Doug Martin's post-suspension debut against the Patriots (74 yards and one touchdown on 13 carries). You wonder how things would have unfolded the past few months had O.J. Howard not fallen to the Bucs during the draft.