David Montgomery scored his first touchdown as a Texan during the season's opening game against Buffalo. The play put the hosts on the scoreboard. That left the score 7-3. Still in the opening half, he ran in from 18 yards out. That got him over the line again in the opening period. Both arrived before the break. His opening score was Houston's first of the 2026 season. It put the Texans ahead 7-3. The follow-up added to the advantage. Montgomery closed the season opener with two rushing touchdowns against the Bills.