Bleacher Report's NFL Awards Week 13: Handing out Hardware

We've reached the end of play in the NFL's Week 13, and now it's time to break out the awards for the action on the field.

There was a lot to like about this week's action, including some great catches, some quality fake-outs and some fantastic finishes.

In addition to recognizing the best and worst players and games, this week's awards includes recognition for the best celebration and fake-out, along with the dumbest play of the week.

Here are the awards for the NFL's Week 13.

Game of the Week: Green Bay Packers vs. New York Giants

There was a lot of great action this weekend, making this award tough to pick. However, the finish of this game made it clear this was the best game of the week.

The Green Bay Packers, undefeated entering the game, got everything they could take from the New York Giants, including a clutch drive led by quarterback Eli Manning. Scoring a touchdown and two-point conversion, the Packers found themselves with a tie game and about a minute of clock time.

For Aaron Rodgers and the high-powered Packers offense, it was way too much time. The Packers confidently moved it down the field, powered by completions of 24 and 18 yards from Rodgers.

Kicker Mason Crosby confidently completed a 31-yard field goal attempt as time expired, ending the Giants impressive comeback with a final score of 38-35.

While the Packers were tested heavily Sunday, it's clear that for them to lose, their opponent will have to put together a near perfect performance.

Honorable Mention: Arizona Cardinals vs. Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos vs. Minnesota Vikings

Stinker Game of the Week: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Chicago Bears

Caleb Hanie versus Tyler Palko (and Kyle Orton for one play). A disgusting quarterback matchup for the ages.

The two teams combined for less than 300 yards passing, and the game was decided on a fluke Hail Mary just before halftime.

The Chiefs would somehow win 10-3.

Definitely a stinker.

Upset of the Week: Arizona Cardinals vs. Dallas Cowboys

The NFC West (minus the San Francisco 49ers) has been pretty dreadful this year, so it was a surprise to see the Arizona Cardinals hang tough against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday.

Taking advantage of a missed field goal late in regulation (more about that in the next slide), the Cardinals won the game on a 52-yard pass from beleaguered quarterback Kevin Kolb to running back LaRod Stephens-Howling. 

Taking the short pass from Kolb, Stephens-Howling confidently weaved through defenders before finally getting into the endzone for the deciding score.

While the win may not mean much (especially with the Niners clinching the division crown), this is the confidence boost the team desperately needed after a season of injuries and disappointment.

Call of the Week: Jason Garrett

It's one thing for a coach to ice another team's kicker with a timeout, but even rarer for a coach to freeze his own guy.

That was the case as Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett decided he wanted one more quick chat with his kicker just before the ball was snapped (kicker Dan Bailey made the first attempt).

After the timeout, things went all downhill. Bailey missed the kick (with time expiring) by about a foot, and the Cowboys would lose in overtime.

Bailey's miss was only his third of the year (he missed his second of the year earlier in the game).

Catch of the Week: Kyle Rudolph

There are definitely some questions on whether he completed the process of the catch, but there's no doubt Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph showed great concentration in making this tremendous catch against the Denver Broncos.

With a pass from Christian Ponder thrown into his defender, somehow Rudolph was able to rise up and pull the ball away for the score.

An excellent play, and hopefully a sign of good things to come from this impressive rookie.

Honorable Mention: Dexter McCluster

That Was Not Very Smart Award: Richard Seymour

You don't punch opposing players; Richard Seymour knows that. He was ejected from a game last season against the Pittsburgh Steelers after punching quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.

In a fit of frustration, Seymour punched a member of the Miami Dolphins and was promptly ejected from the contest.

While he did apologize for the punch after the game, it's clear he should have known better than to make such a selfish error.

Drop of the Week: Julio Jones

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones has built a reputation for making show-stopping catches, but unfortunately Sunday he found himself making a drop when his team needed him the most.

The drop, taking place around the 2:18 mark of the video, occurred with no time left in the game, as the Falcons looked to take the game to overtime. Appearing to have some separation from his defender, Jones saw the ball slip right through his hands.

While the drop was disappointing, it was an aberration from an otherwise terrific game, in which Jones was responsible for several incredible receptions.

Disciplinarian of the Week: Raheem Morris

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Raheem Morris does not play around, especially when it comes to sloppy penalties. That was the case Sunday, as he told defensive tackle Brian Price to go home after he garnered an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty in the team's game against the Carolina Panthers.

After the game, Morris was to the point in ripping Price's untimely flag. The personal foul penalty gave the Panthers a first down, right after the Buccaneers stopped them on a 3rd-and-15 play. After the penalty, the Panthers scored a touchdown that would seal the game's fate.

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"When you give up a penalty, after a third-and-15, those are things that are not smart, not fair to anybody on the football team. Not fair to anybody that's coaching that football team. Those things are unacceptable.''

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While Price's agent disputed Morris' critique, there's one clear message from this incident: Play the right way, or go home.

Fake-out of the Week: Cam Netwon and Legedu Naanee

The Carolina Panthers were rolling Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They had a few extra tricks up their sleeves, including this nifty pass-back play between quarterback Cam Newton and wide receiver Legedu Naanee. 

Initially throwing to Naanee, Newton would then take a pass from Naanee, giving him space to casually jog down the field. The trick play would gain 27 yards.

Newton had a tremendous day, scoring four touchdowns, three of which came on the ground. Those rushing scores brought him to 13 on the season, breaking Steve Grogan's record for rushing touchdowns in a season by a quarterback.

Read of the Week: Greg Bishop

This profile of Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, written by the New York Times' Greg Bishop, recalls the days when the quarterback led the practice squad, and would confound Packers defenders with his superb passing. 

“You’d want to rest, but A-Rod is out there zipping it,” said cornerback Al Harris. “He would do the championship belt dance. He would spike the ball. He was a trip.”

Also read: 

-This LA Times piece on the difficulties of getting a team to uproot to its proposed LA stadium.

-This Wall Street Journal article documenting the struggles of the NFL to gain support in China, despite years of player delegations.

Celebration of the Week: Aldon Smith

It's no fun to see players getting fined for their celebrations. With that said, the San Francisco 49ers Aldon Smith had the formula to guarantee he wouldn't receive a fine Sunday.

Making the sack on the St. Louis Rams' A.J. Feeley, Smith quickly shuffled to the sideline and sat down on the bench. Raising his hand to accept a high five from a teammate, it's clear Smith is in the clear when it comes to the league's stern no-fun policies.

There was plenty for the San Francisco 49ers to celebrate Sunday, as they defeated the Rams 26-0.

Clinching the NFC West title, they secured their first playoff spot since the 2002-03 season.

MVP: Ray Rice

The Baltimore Ravens needed a win against the Cleveland Browns to be competitive in the AFC North, and they got a lot of help from their star running back Ray Rice. 

Rice put up a career-high 204 yards and a touchdown as the Ravens would cruise to a 24-10 victory.

With a very favorable schedule for the final four weeks of the season, look for Rice to continue making a big contribution to the Ravens' offensive success. 

Honorable mention: Percy Harvin, Arian Foster, Aaron Rodgers and Cam Newton

LVP: Caleb Hanie

It was an ugly passing day in Chicago (on both sides of the field), but it's clear Chicago Bears' quarterback was the worst one out there. Hanie had an afternoon to forget, throwing three interceptions and ending the day with an abysmal 133 passing yards. 

The Bears, who at 7-5 have a small chance of securing the wild card, will need their starter to play a lot better if they want a chance at the postseason.