David Montgomery scored his first touchdown as a Texan during the season's opening game against Buffalo. The carry gave the offense some points. That made it 7-3. Still in the opening half, he found the end zone from 18 yards out. That added another touchdown in the half. Both arrived before the break. The score that opened his account was Houston's first of the 2026 season. It put the Texans on top 7-3. The follow-up extended the margin. Montgomery ended the opener with two rushing touchdowns against the Bills.