49ers’ George Kittle might play this week, but Brock Purdy’s return remains unclear (paywall) “Head coach Kyle Shanahan said tight end George Kittle will return to practice Wednesday and the hope is that he will play on Sunday night against the Falcons at Levi’s Stadium after missing the past five games. Kittle was placed on injured reserve after he suffered a hamstring injury in the second quarter of the 49ers’ win at Seattle in their regular-season opener on Sept. 7.

Shanahan was less definitive about Pro Bowl quarterback Brock Purdy, who has missed four of the first six games due to a toe injury. Shanahan indicated Purdy could return to practice and “do a little bit more” after he was limited to work on a side field last week. Shanahan said the medical staff was “still evaluating” whet

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