David Montgomery scored his first touchdown as a Texan on opening day against Buffalo. The carry got the team on the board. That set the scoreline 7-3. Later in the opening half, he punched it in from 18 yards out. That gave him another score before the interval. Both were notched in the opening half. His opening score was Houston's first of the 2026 season. It left the Texans on top 7-3. His next touchdown added to the advantage. Montgomery closed the season opener with two rushing touchdowns against the Bills.