The Raiders are back in Canberra after a tough win against the Titans, ready to challenge the top-ranked Panthers.
Pushed to the limit by Manly, Penrith's defense held strong even with Jack Cogger sidelined, preventing any points during a crucial spell.
Though they've dominated most of the season with just one loss, recent tight matches against Manly and the Dolphins have prompted the Panthers to keep improving.
Meanwhile, the Raiders rebounded from their Round 8 defeat by surprising the Titans, missing several key players like Hudson Young and Josh Papalii.
Young half Ethan Sanders delivered a standout performance, while centre Matt Timoko excelled with 25 runs for 326 metres, including 124 post-contact metres.
With several key players expected back, the Raiders are eager to build on their last performance and challenge the league leaders.