NFL Injury Report: Who Is Feeling the Pain

The 2011 NFL season is underway, and teams are gearing up for one heck of a season.

Yet some teams are already dealing with unfortunate injuries early in the season. One of the worst cases, the Indianapolis Colts Peyton Manning, might not be able to play for a large portion of the season. 

Here is the Week 1 NFL injury report.

Arian Foster

Current Team: Houston Texans

Position: Running Back

Injury: Hamstring

Play Week 1: Questionable

Arian Foster, a widely debated player, might not play in Houston's first game against division rival Indianapolis.

While he did not participate in the team practice and is a questionable starter, Foster told Yahoo! Sports that he is confident he will play Sunday.

Yet his optimism may be misleading, since he hasn't practiced and only wants to try it out on Saturday and Sunday.

Read and listen to the interview with Yahoo! Sports here. 

Peyton Manning

Current Team: Indianapolis Colts

Position: Quarterback

Injury: Neck

Play Week 1: Out

The Indianapolis Colts better get ready for a season without Peyton Manning. With a neck injury that will prevent him from participating in any games in the near future, the Colts will have to start backup quarterback Kerry Collins.

While Kerry Collins's performance has been less than impressive, coach Jim Caldwell says that they have been preparing the team for a season without Manning. He also mentioned that he has faith that Collins will do well for the team. 

Austin Collie and Anthony Gonzalez

Current Team: Indianapolis Colts

Positions: Wide Receivers

Injuries: Foot (Collie) and Hamstring (Gonzalez) 

Play Week 1: Questionable for Both

While Collie had full participation in practice, Gonzalez had only a limited practice session.

With so many injuries going into week 1 for the Colts, there is little hope for a victory against Houston. Still, Colts fans must stay positive. 

Marion Barber

Current Team: Chicago Bears

Position: Running Back

Injury: Calf

Play Week 1: Out

Marion Barber is out for week 1 and is not expected to return until at least week 2. Offensive coordinator Mike Martz said: "He's a guy who can certainly jump cut and do all those things, but he'll take a defender on, too, and break tackles. He's kind of a complete back in that way."

Barber is another player that could play this Sunday, but should rest his injury so he doesn't strain it.

Justin Tuck

Current Team: New York Giants

Position: Defensive End

Injury: Neck

Play Week 1: Questionable

Justin Tuck has had limited practice time over the course of his injury. It is a scary injury that he should probably rest for week 1.

While Tuck wants to be out there and knows that he is essential to the team, he needs to think about the long-term effects of the injury if it is strained during an unimportant game.

Sidney Rice

Current Team: Seattle Seahawks

Position: Wide Receiver

Injury: Shoulder

Play Week 1: Doubtful

Rice didn't practice all week and probably won't play this weekend against the 49ers. In fact, last year no player who was listed as "doubtful" played a game in that particular week. He won't return until at least week 3.

LaRon Landry

Current Team: Washington Redskins

Position: Strong Safety

Injury: Hamstring

Play Week 1: Out

LaRon Landry, one of the Redskins best defensive players, will be out this weekend for the season opener against the Giants.

Judging from the way the team has handled his injury, he probably won't play for a week or two.

Reed Doughty will start for Landry and will hopefully aid the Redskins in week 1. 

Terence Newman

Current Team: Dallas Cowboys

Position: Cornerback

Injury: Groin

Play Week 1: Out

Terrence Newman will be out for week 1 and is unsure when he will return. The Dallas cornerback is vital to their defense, and his absence will be noticeable.

Newman obtained the injury while in training camp and missed the entire preseason.

Judging from the time he has already been out, I don't think he'll be one of their starting cornerbacks until at least week 3.