David Montgomery scored his first touchdown as a Texan during the season's opening game against Buffalo. The play put the hosts on the scoreboard. That set the scoreline 7-3. Later in the opening half, he found the end zone from 18 yards out. That gave him another score before the interval. Both came before halftime. His opening score was Houston's first of the 2026 season. It put the Texans ahead 7-3. The follow-up stretched the lead. Montgomery closed the season opener with two rushing touchdowns against the Bills.
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David Montgomery's first TD as a Texan gets Houston on the scoreboard against Buffalo - Houston Texans
David Montgomery's first TD as a Texan gets Houston on the scoreboard against Buffalo Houston Texans
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NFL: David Montgomery bundles over for Houston Texans' first touchdown of season - Sky Sports
NFL: David Montgomery bundles over for Houston Texans' first touchdown of season Sky Sports
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WATCH: David Montgomery scores Texans' first touchdown of 2026 season - Texans Wire
WATCH: David Montgomery scores Texans' first touchdown of 2026 season Texans Wire
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Houston Texans running back David Montgomery's 18-yard TD run marks RB's second score of first half against Bills - NFL.com
Houston Texans running back David Montgomery's 18-yard TD run marks RB's second score of first half against Bills NFL.com
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David Montgomery gives Texans 7-3 lead - NBC Sports
David Montgomery gives Texans 7-3 lead NBC Sports