But after the 39-point explosion against the Saints in a much-needed Week 5 win, should we believe they have turned the corner for good?

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Not quite.

On paper, Bradford’s Monday night matchup against the Giants’ league-worst pass defense looks like a spot to build on the throttling of the overwhelmed Saints. Then again, New York is No. 2 in the league against the run, which is Philadelphia’s No. 1 priority.

“The question that a lot of people still have about Chip Kelly’s offense is whether it’s still gimmicky,” said NFL Network analyst Brian Baldinger, who did the Saints-Eagles game for national radio last Sunday. “It’s really just predicated on executing off two looks: the inside zone and outside zone.”

With that comes precision, and that’s why Kelly was drawn to Bradford’s potential as an accurate passer, especially on deeper throws. Often. Bradford has looked like everything but that, throwing bad interceptions early in games. But later in games, he has thrown some of the most beautiful lasers one will ever see.

The big plays have been outweighed by the giveaways, adding up to a 2-3 start for Philadelphia. After committing a league-worst 36 turnovers in 2014, the Eagles have 10 in five games, on pace for 32 this season. That won’t cut it to make the playoffs.

Bradford has seven interceptions and a disappointing 62.3 completion percentage. A slew of dropped passes (17), some shaky route running and shakier pass protection have also been factors.

Bradford, however, wasn’t supposed to be this high-volume of a passer (38 attempts per game). The Eagles are at their best when they are running effectively and setting up Bradford for favorable deep shots off play-action.

The Saints game featured good adjustments to get the Eagles in the right direction, including a season-high 189 rushing yards.

Going with consistent two-tight end sets — “Zach Ertz isn’t a very good blocker, but he does create matchup issues when he’s out there with Brent Celek,” Baldinger notes. Ertz responded with his best receiving game of the season, with five catches for 60 yards on seven targets. Celek had thee for 44 and a touchdown. It’s a good, versatile formation to which the Eagles didn’t commit before last Sunday.

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Putting Bradford under center — The Eagles went away from the shotgun against the Saints for 15 plays, and they called a run out of the no-huddle on all of them. “Having the backs a little deeper, it allowed the line blocks a little more time to develop,” Baldinger said.

Knowing better how to use their backs — Kelly has had to figure out when to utilize his two new backs, DeMarco Murray and Ryan Mathews, on early downs to maximize their running styles. Against the Saints, it was perfect. Murray’s patience was the asset outside, while Mathews was most effective plowing straight through the inside. Still lightning-quick Darren Sproles, the holdover, already had his third-down and change-of-pace role well defined.

Throwing to Josh Huff — Jordan Matthews is the big body possession guy in the slot, a different kind of No. 1. But with Riley Cooper, Miles Austin and now banged-up rookie Nelson Agoholor struggling to connect with Bradford as speed guys downfield, the Eagles needed someone surehanded to rise outside. Huff caught four of his five targets for 78 yards, including bursting for a 41-yard touchdown on a short catch. Look for him to be more involved.

The Eagles seem like they field a complicated offense, but when the simple things are working, they can stupefy lesser opponents.

But starting with the NFC East-leading Giants (3-2) at home, they need to follow it up by starting games faster and finishing them stronger, no matter whom they’re playing.

“They’ve been good at destroying some bad defenses, and there’s still a lot of those on their schedule,” Baldinger said. “But they’ve still got to prove it in games against aggressive, better fronts, which they really haven’t done over the past few years.”

With the Eagles, it’s either total dysfunction or functioning at the most impressive level, with no middle ground.

Monday will be a good indication of whether they’re full speed ahead on the right road.