Aaron Rodgers misses practice on Wednesday.. but isn't worried about his status for this weekend

Aaron Rodgers missed practice Wednesday for the Packers with a knee injury, but said he'll return to practice Thursday as he readies for a pivotal division clash vs. the Vikings.

Green Bay massively boosted their playoff hopes by winning 26-20 in Miami last weekend, as Rodgers threw for 238 yards and a touchdown in the victory.

But Rodgers was seen limping in the game after taking a hit to his knee in the second quarter and landed on the injury report this week with the issue.

Aaron Rodgers is expected to play this weekend in a massive game vs. the Vikings

Nonetheless, the quarterback doesn't seem overly worried about his latest injury, referring to his Wednesday absence as 'a nice little veteran day.'

'Just been doing rehab the last few days and I feel a lot better,' he said.

The 39-year-old also suffered an avulsion fracture to his throwing thumb in Week 5 and a rib injury in Week 12, though he's pushed through the pain to start every game thus far.

The Packers will hope Rodgers is at (or close to) his best as they host the Vikings on Sunday.

Rodgers threw for 238 yards and a touchdown in a 26-20 win over the Dolphins in Miami

Green Bay (7-8) has clawed itself back into the playoff hunt from a 4-8 record, but there's still more work to do.

To make the postseason, Rodgers and the Packers must beat the Vikings and Lions in the final two weeks of the season, while also hoping that either the Giants lose out or the Commanders lose once.

While it's still a tall task - FiveThirtyEight gives them a 27 percent chance of making the postseason, they've at least given fans meaningful football to watch after the season looked doomed back in Week 12.