Rodgers, who joked with Packers team physician Dr. Pat McKenzie before the game that he was shooting for 30 rushing yards and wore a Donjoy brace throughout the game, became more emboldened as the game wore on — which is a good sign that he’ll be closer to himself against the Redskins this week. Perhaps he’ll even practice before Saturday — something he believes is important even though he said throughout last week that missing Wednesday and Thursday’s practices, while not ideal, wouldn’t prevent him from playing.

“I (always) expect to play — if I’m able to move,” Rodgers said when asked about his thought process in playing against Minnesota. “I knew I was going to be able to move better than (against the Bears), and I was able to move just enough (in that game). So (this) was an improvement.

“(We’ll) see how it feels, be smart about the week of practice. I’d love to get out there; you have more rhythm when you’re doing that. But I think I’ve shown I can practice one day or no days and still go out there and lead us.”

Asked if he’s concerned the knee will be an issue all season, Rodgers replied, “I hope not, but we’ll see. It’s the type of thing that could linger for a while. But we’ll see.”