Snead 1-yd catch: Oakland Raiders at New Orleans Saints 2016

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Willie Snead (83) catches a 1-yard touchdown in the second quarter during game between the Oakland Raiders and New Orleans Saints at the Superdome on Sunday, September 11, 2016. (Photo by Michael DeMocker, NOLA.com| The Times-Picayune)

(Michael DeMocker)

Willie Snead's injury status for Sunday against the San Diego Chargers appears better than when he missed a Monday game against the Atlanta Falcons.

The New Orleans Saints receiver "felt fine" last week after a Saturday practice but woke up Sunday with a throbbing foot, which led to the decision for him to not play Monday.

The additional rest put Snead in a better place this week.

"I feel a lot better than I did this time last week," Snead said Friday. "Last week I was just hurting in a bad place. Even though we had (an extra day to prepare for the Monday game), I still needed more time. But now that I'm healed, I feel really good about playing Sunday and making a big impact in the game."

Willie Snead will play Sunday against Chargers, report says He did not play Monday because of a toe injury.

The Saints listed Snead (toe) as a limited participant in practice Wednesday and Thursday, and the Saints listed him as questionable Friday for the Sunday game.

Snead has 226 yards receiving, which ranked as third-most in the NFL through two weeks. He has 14 catches and two touchdowns on 17 targets.

With Snead sidelined, two receivers posted standout numbers against the Falcons, with Brandon Coleman catching a career-high seven passes for 78 yards, and rookie Michael Thomas good for seven catches for 71 yards and a touchdown.

"I want to stay healthy the whole year," Snead said. "I don't want to miss a game. I don't like missing games. I've always been the kind of guy to be in there and make plays and help my team and not be sitting in the locker room. It's frustrating."