About
Will Petersen is a Denver Sports analyst with deep roots in Colorado. Born in Littleton, Will grew up a passionate fan of all the city’s pro teams, learning to read by studying the sports section. Covering the Broncos, Nuggets, Avalanche, and Rockies professionally since 2013 has been a lifelong dream fulfilled. He’s especially focused on the Avalanche as they chase another Stanley Cup.
Expertise
- Denver Broncos
- Colorado Avalanche
- Denver Nuggets
- Colorado Rockies
- CU & CSU Athletics
Experience
Will has been covering Colorado sports for more than a decade. His previous roles include positions at cover32, Mile High Sports, Altitude Sports Radio,
and 9NEWS. He joined Denver Sports and 104.3 The Fan in February 2022.
Education
B.A. in Journalism, University of Missouri (2012)
Kent Denver High School (2005–2008)
Social Media Profiles
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 20, 2026Report: Broncos ‘likely’ bringing back coach after charges were dropped
According to multiple reports, former Broncos outside linebackers coach Michael Wilhoite might be re-joining Sean Payton's staff
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 20, 2026Broncos QB Bo Nix moves up NFL Top 100 list, cracks top-60
Bo Nix is ranked higher than Brock Purdy (No. 85), Baker Mayfield (No. 77), Jordan Love (No. 72), Lamar Jackson (No. 69) and Trevor Lawrence (No. 62)
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jul 17, 2026Avalanche name new head coach for AHL affiliate Eagles
The Avalanche organization has hired Jussi Ahokas to be the new head coach of their AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jul 16, 2026Five most important Avalanche games during the 2026-27 season
While all eyes will be on the Avalanche pursuing another Stanley Cup come April, May and June, the journey is still worth soaking in
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DENVER NUGGETS | Jul 16, 2026Oddsmakers have Nuggets winning near 50 games despite slow offseason
The Nuggets have won at least 50 games each of the last four seasons; one popular book has their over / under at 49.5 wins this upcoming year
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 15, 2026Broncos have no WRs close to cracking top-10 in new NFL poll
Neither Broncos WR Courtland Sutton nor the newly acquired Jaylen Waddle cracked the top-10 or made the honorable mention category
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jul 15, 2026First Avalanche game of 2026-27 season announced, it’s in September
With the NHL moving to 84 games, the calendar is getting moved up; that means the Avalanche will host the Kings at Ball Arena on Sept. 30
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 14, 2026Big national voice would take Bo Nix in fourth quarter over Lamar Jackson
Colin Cowherd says in a fourth quarter, comeback situation he'd take Broncos QB Bo Nix over Ravens star Lamar Jackson
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DENVER NUGGETS | Jul 14, 2026Nuggets given brutal offseason grade for their moves thus far
The Athletic handed out NBA offseason grades thus far and the Nuggets didn't receive a pretty one; their 'D-' is last in the league
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 13, 2026Broncos coordinators ranked as the top duo in the NFL
Gilberto Manzano from Sports Illustrated ranked Broncos DC Vance Joseph and OC Davis Webb as the best coordinator duo in the NFL
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 13, 2026Bo Nix snubbed on ESPN’s poll of top-10 QBs, barely gets votes
At least 17 QBs finished in front of Bo Nix as ESPN revealed its rankings; they polled executives, coaches and scouts to compile the results
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 10, 2026Bo Nix looks good throwing the football in new video ahead of camp
A new video from "QB Country" -- a company that Bo Nix trains with -- should excite fans in the Mile High City and beyond
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DENVER NUGGETS | Jul 10, 2026Windhorst: Nuggets could use LeBron James ‘in the worst way’
"(The Nuggets) could, in the worst way, use the greatest minimum-contract player in NBA history," Brian Windhorst wrote about LeBron James
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 9, 2026Brandin Cooks still talking about Broncos interception he thinks was a catch
"The biggest thing I can say is that I still feel like it was a catch," Brandin Cooks told The Athletic about the INT from Broncos CB Ja’Quan McMillian
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 9, 2026Broncos beast Zach Allen earns two nice honors in one day
Zach Allen made the NFL's top-100 players of 2026, checking in at No. 73 overall; he also was voted the eighth best defensive tackle by ESPN
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 8, 2026Von Miller has campaigned for Broncos reunion, but might be looking elsewhere
Von Miller might've shifted his focus from the Broncos to the Cowboys, considering what he posted on Instagram on Wednesday
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 8, 2026Nik Bonitto voted a top-10 edge rusher in the NFL for the first time
Nik Bonitto was the only guy to make his top-10 debut; Jeremy Fowler noted he won a close race with Cleveland's Jared Verse for the final spot
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 7, 2026Broncos star CB Pat Surtain II once again voted best in the NFL
ESPN is releasing its annual list of the top-10 players at each position; Broncos star Pat Surtain II is once again the best CB in the NFL
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 7, 2026ESPN publishes long look at Broncos playoffs, Sean Payton says ‘we missed Bo’
If you're a fan of the Broncos, ESPN's Seth Wickersham delivered a huge treat; he had incredible access to the team during the playoffs
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 6, 2026Broncos RB J.K. Dobbins doesn’t receive a vote for top-10 in the NFL
ESPN released its list of the top-10 RBs in the game and J.K. Dobbins didn't crack the group -- in fact the Broncos No. 1 back didn't receive a single vote
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 6, 2026ESPN ranks Broncos as No. 8 best starting lineup in the NFL
ESPN's Mike Clay, Aaron Schatz and Seth Walder ranked all 32 starting lineups across the NFL; they have the Broncos at No. 8
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DENVER NUGGETS | Jul 3, 2026Report: Nuggets wouldn’t include Jamal Murray in potential Jaylen Brown trade
Brett Siegel of Clutch Points published an extensive look at the Jaylen Brown trade; the Nuggets reportedly did not want to trade Jamal Murray
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DENVER NUGGETS | Jul 3, 2026Nuggets make agent’s whiteboard of potential LeBron James destinations
Rich Paul, the founder of Klutch Sports and the best friend and agent of LeBron James, put the Nuggets on the whiteboard of potential destinations
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 2, 2026Broncos playfully post pic of Peyton Manning and free agent LeBron James
With all the speculation about LeBron James potentially signing with the Nuggets, the Broncos decided to join the fun and used Peyton Manning