David Montgomery scored his first touchdown as a Texan in the season opener against Buffalo. The carry put the hosts on the scoreboard. That left the score 7-3. Later in the opening half, he found the end zone from 18 yards out. That added another touchdown in the opening period. 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 touchdown extended the margin. Montgomery finished the game with two rushing touchdowns against the Bills.