PARRAMATTA have held off a late surge from North Queensland to down the defending premiers 20-16 on Saturday night.
Cowboys co-captain Matt Scott was placed on report for a crusher tac, while Eels hooker Nathan Peats suffered an elbow injury.
Earlier on Saturday, the Rabbitohs blew the Knights off the park in a 48-6 master class and the Raiders snuck home against the Roosters 21-20.
Canberra halfback Sam Williams sealed victory with a field goal late in the game.
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