Bhan-🔥 THE FIRE RETURNS TO THE BAY 🔥After weeks of doubt and frustration, the 49ers finally get their heartbeat back — Brock Purdy and George Kittle are officially back at practice ahead of Week 7. The comeback starts now. 🏈💥

🔥 49ERS GET THEIR FIRE BACK — BROCK PURDY AND GEORGE KITTLE RETURN TO PRACTICE AHEAD OF WEEK 7 SHOWDOWN VS. FALCONS 🔥

Santa Clara, CA — The storm clouds over Levi’s Stadium might finally be parting. After weeks of injuries and uncertainty, the San Francisco 49ers just got the news every fan’s been waiting for: quarterback Brock Purdy and tight end George Kittle are back on the practice field.

It’s the kind of headline that can flip a season.

For the past month, the 49ers’ offense has looked like a shadow of its former self — a team missing not just its rhythm, but its soul. Kittle’s hamstring injury took away San Francisco’s emotional spark plug, while Purdy’s turf toe forced the team to turn to backup Mac Jones. What followed was a stretch of uneven football — flashes of brilliance buried under frustration and missed opportunities.

Now, everything might change.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed Wednesday that both stars have been cleared to return to practice, a massive boost heading into Sunday’s crucial Week 7 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Kittle is expected to be fully active, while Purdy — still limited — is trending in the right direction.

“They bring energy, leadership, and confidence,” Shanahan said. “You can feel the difference the moment they step on the field.”

Kittle’s return could reshape San Francisco’s offensive rhythm overnight. Before his injury in Week 1, he recorded four catches, 25 yards, and a touchdown against Seattle — modest numbers, but a reminder of how often he opens things up for everyone else. Last season’s 1,100+ yards and eight touchdowns speak for themselves; there’s no tight end in football who changes the geometry of a defense quite like George Kittle.

And then there’s Brock Purdy — the heartbeat of this roster. Despite playing through pain earlier this season, Purdy’s command of Shanahan’s system has been critical to the 49ers’ success. His absence was felt deeply in last week’s 30–19 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a game where the offense sputtered and momentum slipped away.

With the team sitting at 4–3, this upcoming clash with Atlanta could mark a turning point — not just in the standings, but in the spirit of the locker room. The 49ers have been battered, doubted, and written off by some corners of the media. But if there’s one thing this franchise knows, it’s how to rally when their backs are against the wall.

Sunday, they’ll have their leaders back.
The fire’s returning to the Bay. 🔥🏈