49ers expect Kittle back at practice, will evaluate Bosa throughout the week

The 49ers expect tight end George Kittle to practice Wednesday and cornerback Charvarius Ward has returned to the team and will be evaluated in hopes of returning in Week 12 to face the Green Bay Packers.

Coach Kyle Shanahan is also holding out hope that edge rusher Nick Bosa can play after exiting in the third quarter of a 20-17 loss Sunday to the Seattle Seahawks.

Whether that will be enough for the 49ers to go from a 5-5 team to a playoff contender will play out over the rest of the season.