By Mike Triplett, The Times-Picayune

January 18, 2010, 6:00AM

The New Orleans Saints knew it would only get tougher in the playoffs.

That point was truly driven home, though, when they watched the way their next opponent, the Minnesota Vikings, dominated the Dallas Cowboys in a 34-3 rout in an NFC divisional playoff game Sunday in Minneapolis.

“We’ll have our work cut out for us, ” said quarterback Drew Brees, who pointed out that the Vikings had probably spent the last month answering many of the same questions about rust and momentum that the Saints were facing after both teams experienced a mini-slump in December. “But obviously they know what it’s like to play at a high level.

“They were doing it all season long, and obviously they’re hitting on all cylinders right now. It’s gonna be a great game.”

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