David Montgomery scored his first touchdown as a Texan in the season opener against Buffalo. The carry gave the offense some points. That left the score 7-3. Still in the opening half, he punched it in from 18 yards out. That added another touchdown in the half. Both were notched in the opening half. His initial touchdown was Houston's first of the 2026 season. It left the Texans ahead 7-3. His next score extended the margin. Montgomery closed the season opener with two rushing touchdowns against the Bills.