David Montgomery scored his first touchdown as a Texan on opening day against Buffalo. The play 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 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 put the Texans ahead 7-3. The follow-up extended the margin. Montgomery finished the game with two rushing touchdowns against the Bills.