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