ALLEN PARK — Quarterback Matthew Stafford (ankle) and running back Jahvid Best (concussion) did not practice today (Wednesday). Stafford was on the field watching. He did not appear to be limping. No sign of Best who has missed two games.

DT Nick Fairley, who was inactive Sunday because of his injured foot, was back at practice.

Also not practicing were S Amari Spievey, RT Gosder Cherilus (knee), CB Eric Wright, S John Wendling and WR Rashied Davis (foot).

The Lions have a bye on Sunday. The players are off Thursday through Monday. They’ll return to practice on Tuesday to prepare for the Chicago Bears game on Nov. 13. The game time has been moved to 4:15 p.m.

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