David Montgomery scored his first touchdown as a Texan during the season's opening game against Buffalo. The carry gave the offense some points. That made it 7-3. Before the break, he found the end zone from 18 yards out. That got him over the line again in the opening period. Both came before halftime. His initial touchdown was Houston's first of the 2026 season. It put the Texans on top 7-3. His next touchdown stretched the lead. Montgomery closed the season opener with two rushing touchdowns against the Bills.