The Seahawks’ game this weekend was one for the books. The defending Super Bowl champs’ prowess was in doubt as the Green Bay Packers took the lead and held it for majority of the game, but then startlingly reversed as the Seahawks came back in the final quarter and ultimately claimed their place in Super Bowl XLIX in overtime.

Viewers experienced quite the roller coaster Sunday, but despite the dramatic ups and downs, this game proved the Seahawks’ resilience in the direst times. Teamwork, fan support and a little bit of luck ushered the team to one of the most dramatic comebacks in playoff history, defeating the Packers 28-22 and making the Seahawks the first defending champion to return to the Super Bowl in ten years.

Seattle’s team has some unique qualities that allow teamwork to shine bright. While Russell Wilson has proven to be a talented quarterback since joining the Seahawks as a rookie in 2012, he had one of the worst games of his career – through three and a half quarters. Yet, despite this, he, his teammates and coaches kept a positive attitude and had “no doubt,” seemingly knowing that better things were in store.

In the past couple years, the Seahawks have been one of the NFL’s elite teams. While each player brings great talent and distinct skills, the Seahawks only become that well-oiled, unstoppable machine when the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. Seattle’s receiver corps are an unheralded collection of mostly undrafted players with mediocre stats, yet catches by Doug Baldwin (#42) and Jermain Kearse (#85) were key factors to the game’s turnaround. They contributed to the victory as much as Russell Wilson, Marshawn Lynch and Richard Sherman.

In addition, the team spirit pushed the great ones to rise to the occasion.  Lynch hit “beast mode” in the fourth quarter, which seemed to ignite the comeback. Sherman, playing through a noticeably painful injury, surely inspired his teammates to dig deep. And Kearse, the target on all four of Seattle’s interceptions, saved his best for last, his one and only catch of the game being an impressive grab to win the game.

Professionals in the workplace can learn something from this great demonstration of teamwork. First, maintaining a balance is vital. One person cannot do everything. Therefore, it is important to utilize all your resources. Different people have different skills and strengths in a workplace — use this to your benefit. Finally, finding the right mix of professionals will ensure coworkers’ skills complement each other.

Coach Pete Carroll carefully crafted the Seahawks’ roster, with each teammate filling an integral role. Constant evaluation of your team is important.  And the most important lesson from this great football game – even during the worst games, strategic teamwork and a positive, supportive and motivating attitude can bring your team to a win.