​Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden (0) grabs a pass for a touchdown as Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Keionte Scott (22) defends during the first half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla., Sunday.Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.In 1980, the Green Bay Packers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers played to an unsightly, almost hideous 14-14 tie.In 1984, the Packers and Buccaneers combined for nine turnovers in a game won by the Tampa Bay, 30-27. And in 1989, Tampa Bay quarterback Vinny Testaverde threw five interceptions in a 17-16 Green Bay win.Shortly thereafter, ESPN’s Chris Berman labeled this rivalry the “Bay of Pigs.”Things were just as ugly Sunday.Two of the NFL’s most disappointing teams in 2026 did just what you’d expect — played largely unattractive football. The Packers found a way to win this eyesore, though, 17-14, despite two costly fourth quarter turnovers that kept Tampa Bay in the game.Green Bay improved to 2-2, while the Buccaneers — who were playing with undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels — fell to 0-4. The Packers’ two wins have come against Tampa Bay and the New York Jets, who are a combined 1-7.Here’s the good, bad and ugly from Green Bay’s win.THE GOODEVAN WILLIAMS: Green Bay’s third-year safety showed why he’s one of the young stars at his position.Williams had an early interception that set up a Green Bay touchdown. Then with the Packers protecting a 17-14 lead in the final two minutes, Williams had a sack of Daniels and also pressured him on a fourth-and-11 that led to an incomplete pass. EDGERRIN COOPER: Tampa Bay was driving for a go-ahead score as the first half was winding down. Instead, linebacker Edgerrin Cooper made a terrific read, intercepted Daniels and returned it to the Tampa Bay 44-yard line.After two short passes, Green Bay rookie kicker Trey Smack drilled a 58-yard field goal as the first half expired giving Green Bay a 10-7 lead.SIGNS OF LIFE: The Packers entered the day averaging just 48.7 rushing yards per game. That was lowest of the Super Bowl-era.Against the Buccaneers, though, Green Bay had a season-high 86 rushing yards on 25 carries — an average of 4.5 yards per attempt.Green Bay’s Kaleb Johnson led the way with 42 yards on eight carries (5.3) and had a 31-yard run, which was the Packers’ longest of the season. Chris Brooks added 30 yards on four carries (7.5) highlighted by a 27-yard run.In the first quarter alone, Green Bay had 53 rushing yards, which was more than its season average.GRINDING IT OUT: The Packers put together a 16-play, 68-yard touchdown drive that gobbled up 9 minutes, 16 seconds and gave them a 7-0 lead early in the second quarter. Matthew Golden finished the march with a 2-yard touchdown reception from Jordan Love.Chris Brooks had a 27-yard run during the drive and the Packers converted three fourth downs. On one, Tucker Kraft had a 3-yard run on fourth-and-1. Love then hit Golden in the right corner of the endz