Philadelphia Eagles Week 3 Stock Report

The Philadelphia Eagles' stock is plummeting.

An impressive preseason created Super Bowl buzz, but instead, two weeks into the 2015 regular season, the Eagles have looked like one of the worst teams in the NFL. You won't find many people right now who think Philadelphia can win on the road against the New York Jets this Sunday, let alone make the playoffs.

While the feeling around this club may turn many fans and observers into sellers, now might be a good time to buy in on a handful of struggling players. As we look at the ones whose recent performances have caused their stocks to fall, we'll also touch on why there's reason to believe a turnaround could be ahead.

After all, there are plenty of other "contenders" sitting with 0-2 records right now. And if we've learned anything about the NFL these first couple of weeks, it's that teams can look horrible one week and world-beaters the next.

Is the Eagles' team stock poised for a rebound?

Stock Down: Sam Bradford

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For two quarters against the Atlanta Falcons, Sam Bradford looked unstoppable. In the second half of the Week 1 matchup, Bradford completed 21 of 25 passes (84 percent) for 8.8 yards per attempt and led three touchdown drives.

In the other six quarters against the Falcons and Dallas Cowboys in Week 2, Bradford went 38-for-64 (59.4 percent) for 5.3 yards per attempt and one touchdown drive.

Simply put, Bradford has looked everything from rusty to downright uncomfortable in the Eagles backfield. He seems unwilling to throw outside or down the field, and his accuracy and decision-making have been inconsistent at best.

Then again, Bradford's fortunes could turn around rather easily with a little help from his teammates. The Eagles running game has been nonexistent, averaging 2.1 yards per carry. That and penalties are constantly dropping the offense into untenable down-and-distance situations. Even Bradford's receivers are letting him down, dropping passes all over the field.

Bradford's improvement will happen naturally, as soon as his teammates stop shooting themselves in the foot. The sixth-year veteran's hasn't been able to put the team on his shoulders, but that's asking a lot two games into his Eagles tenure.

Stock Down: DeMarco Murray

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Let's be clear: The issues in the ground attack are not the fault of the running backs. There's been nowhere for DeMarco Murray to run on all but a small handful of his carries, which should help explain how he could run 21 times for 11 yards.

However, there is some uncertainty as to whether Murray truly fits the offense better than his predecessor after all. Much was made about LeSean McCoy "dancing" too much in the Eagles backfield, while Murray was touted as a "one-cut runner" who hits the hole fast.

The problem is that the Eagles have been trying to get Murray on the edge, which he hasn't looked quite quick enough to do. He's also been utilized as a receiver quite a bit, and while he's not bad at it, Ryan Mathews and Darren Sproles are better options there as well.

Murray should rebound, though, just as soon as the offensive line does. The Jets are a tough matchup for that, so it may not be a big day, but the play-calling and blocking schemes should be adjusted this week to counter what defenses are doing. Murray ultimately should be fine, even if he is no McCoy.

Stock Down: Wide Receivers

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Dropped passes aside, there's another troubling trend going on with the Eagles wide receivers. With the exception of Jordan Matthews, they've been practically invisible in the offense.

True, Bradford hasn't looked down the field or outside with great frequency. However, that's partly because guys are having trouble getting open.

Matthews has 16 receptions for 182 yards, primarily working out of the slot—an 11.4 average. The combination of Josh Huff, Nelson Agholor, Riley Cooper and Miles Austin have managed to post just 13 receptions for 122 yards—a 10.7-yard average.

To be fair, Bradford has missed a few potential targets on the outside or down the field. Regardless, the larger problem, by and large, is that they aren't getting open and often don't catch the ball when they do.

Of course, the running game could alleviate some of the receivers' problems as well. Part of the reason nobody is open down the field is because defenses can sit back there, since the Eagles ground attack has been completely ineffective. If that gets solved, we should start to see more shots taken, and maybe, just maybe, this group will come up with some big plays.

Stock Down: Offensive Line

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First of all, the problem with the offensive line has not been merely the guards. Because the Eagles have a couple of journeymen, Allen Barbre and Andrew Gardner, playing there, people are quick to key in on those two. It's not just them.

Future Hall of Fame left tackle Jason Peters has made his share of mistakes out there. Pro Bowl center Jason Kelce has not executed nearly as well as he can. Even Brent Celek, often regarded as one of if not the best blocking tight ends in the league, has not been getting the job done.

The fact that everybody can be blamed on some level, not just one or two players, is actually a positive sign. Odds are that all five offensive linemen and the tight end won't play their worst games at the same time every week. And as horrendous as the line has been, only clearing the way for 2.1 yards per rushing attempt through two weeks, you have to imagine that adjustments to the scheme are not far behind.

And if there is a positive to take away here, it's that the line actually hasn't been too bad in pass protection. There's room for improvement there as well, but that should come organically once the Eagles start making some progress in the ground attack.

Stock Down: Chip Kelly

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By now, you're probably noticing a theme here: The primary reason the Eagles' stock is down as contenders is their dreadful offense. From the quarterback to skill positions to the O-line, nothing has gone right, and there's one person who's squarely to blame for all of it.

Chip Kelly is to blame, plain and simple.

If there's not enough talent, that's on the head coach, because he bought all the groceries this offseason. If it's an issue of execution across the board, that's on the head coach, because he doesn't have his team ready to play. And if defenses have figured out the system, that's on the head coach, too, because he hasn't adjusted yet.

All you need to know about how poor Kelly's coaching job has been through two games this season is that the Cowboys were literally calling out the Eagles' plays before the snap, according to Tim McManus of Philadelphia magazine.

Now for the good news: Kelly is not the type of person who's going to beat his head against the wall and continue doing things that aren't working. In fact, the last time his offense was so thoroughly embarrassed in back-to-back weeks—13-7 and 15-7 losses in 2013 to the Cowboys and New York Giants, respectively—the Eagles went 7-1 the rest of the way and stormed into the playoffs.

So everybody take a deep breath and keep in mind that it's only been two games. Two horrendous games, but only two.