Detroit Lions running back Jahvid Best spent the team's bye week trying to get his injured toes back to full health. According to head coach Jim Schwartz, that's something that won't happen soon. "He's probably not going to be 100 percent healthy until the season is over," Schwartz said of Best. "... But we feel like he is on the right track and he is close to putting it behind him." Best has been bothered by a sprained toe on each foot for the large majority of the season. That's one reason why he is averaging just 3.2 yards per carry. "We hope (the explosiveness) is back, but we kind of have to wait and see," offensive coordinator Scott Linehan said. "I've had guys who've dealt with turf toes and a lot of times they linger. I am sure it will improve over time. His one toe has healed to the point where it doesn't bother him, so hopefully by Sunday the other one is closer, too." Best practiced Wednesday.

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This sounds like a lot of hoping and praying to me. So don't expect Best to come out of the bye scorching the earth. He hasn't run for more than 80 yards in any game and hasn't scored than week two. Now, he and the Lions face the Redskins, who have been very up and down against running backs this season. Best is a No. 2 RB this week, but his toes will continue to limit his upside for the duration.