David Montgomery scored his first touchdown as a Texan during the season's opening game against Buffalo. The carry put the hosts on the scoreboard. That left the score 7-3. Still in the opening half, he ran in from 18 yards out. That gave him another score in the half. 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 score stretched the lead. Montgomery finished the game with two rushing touchdowns against the Bills.