GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Before Aaron Rodgers said anything else Tuesday on his weekly radio show, he offered a word of thanks.

It was directed to Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, whose 61-yard, game-winning field goal against the Detroit Lions on Monday put Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers in position to make the playoffs if they win their remaining two regular-season games.

"I'd like to thank Justin Tucker off the top here for his performance last night," Rodgers said to open his ESPN Milwaukee radio show. "Unbelievable. That 61-yarder was amazing. I didn't quite get the three previous plays, but wow."

If the Packers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday and the Chicago Bears in Week 17, they would win the NFC North.

"It's amazing that we're sitting here 7-6-1 with a chance to win two and be in [the playoffs]," Rodgers said.

Rodgers shed little light on whether he would return this week from his collarbone injury. He confirmed that he plans to practice Wednesday and hopes not to experience any setbacks this week.