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Statistical edge

A rank gap at or below round(10 × league size / 32) is No edge: 10 places for 32 NFL teams and 43 for 138 FBS teams. Wider gaps identify the stronger ranking, not a predicted winner. Flag triggers are separate published rules.

Definitions describe how Matchup Lab computes and labels saved data. They are descriptive, not predictions, and not betting advice.

4th Down Conversion Pct4th Down Conversion Pct: fourthDownEff. CFB ranks include FBS teams only and all games they played, including FCS opponents. Missing source values are not zero.
4th Down Conversion Pct Defense4th Down Conversion Pct Defense: opponent fourthDownEff. CFB ranks include FBS teams only and all games they played, including FCS opponents. Missing source values are not zero.
All-purpose interception-return yardsYards gained on interception returns.
All-purpose kickoff-return yardsYards gained returning kickoffs.
All-purpose punt-return yardsYards gained returning punts.
All-purpose receiving yardsYards gained on receptions.

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