Aaron Rodgers thanks Justin Tucker for match-winning kick

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has thanked Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker for his match-winning field goal against the Detroit Lions on Monday night.

Tucker kicked a 61-yard goal to hand the Ravens an 18-16 win over the Lions, a result that kept the Packers in the playoff hunt with just two games remaining.

The Packers are now just one win behind the Chicago Bears in the NFC North and will finish top of the division if they can beat the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Bears in their final two games.

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

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

Rodgers has missed his side's last six matches through injury but could return this weekend depending on how his evaluation goes later today.