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 | Sep 25, 2026Broncos catch a big break, Rams star WR ‘doubtful’ for Sunday
After not practicing all week, Rams head coach Sean McVay revealed that Puka Nacua will be listed as doubtful against the Broncos
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CU FOOTBALL | Sep 25, 2026Former Buffs star Shedeur Sanders wins Week 3 NFLPA Community MVP
Not only did Shedeur Sanders donate 500 backpacks with supplies, but he also went and had pizza and ice cream with children in East Cleveland
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 24, 2026Davis Webb says he’s a ‘passionate guy’ about celebration with Sean Payton
"I am pretty calm on the headset and throughout the game. In that moment I definitely got a little loose," Davis Webb said on Thursday
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 23, 2026Bo Nix says Broncos will play in ‘bigger games,’ but knows Denver and L.A. is a huge one
"We're excited to be on primetime, that's always a really good thing, that means you have something good going," Bo Nix said on Wednesday
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 23, 2026Sean Payton says he had ‘good conversation’ with Mike Macdonald, ‘ton of respect’
"We spoke. Listen, he and I are good. Lord knows, I've been in his position," Sean Payton said of his conversation with Mike Macdonald
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Sep 22, 2026Cale Makar is back from injury, might play for the Avalanche in the preseason
A lower-body injury sidelined Cale Makar at the start of training camp, but he was a full participant at Avs practice on Tuesday
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 22, 2026Puka Nacua is ‘TBD’ when it comes to facing the Broncos on Sunday
Rams head coach Sean McVay met with the media and was non-committal about Puka Nacua's status heading into the Week 3 showdown
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 21, 2026Broncos are trailing the Chiefs, and somehow the Raiders, early in the AFC West race
The Broncos are currently the No. 9 seed in the AFC, bunched with the likes of the Patriots, Jets, Ravens, Steelers and Browns
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 21, 2026Broncos head coach Sean Payton battling a back issue, but will avoid surgery
"I already had the little procedure, which is really like an injection, an epidural injection," Sean Payton revealed in a conference call on Monday
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 20, 2026Bo Nix says Broncos responded well after getting ‘punched in the face’
"It shows really good character. It shows mature men that are experienced," Broncos QB Bo Nix said after Denver rallied to top Jacksonville
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 20, 2026Sean Payton says ‘this felt more of what we’re expecting’ as Broncos rally for win
"Certainly coming off of last week it was a good response," Broncos head coach Sean Payton said after Denver erased a 13-3 deficit on Sunday
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 18, 2026Davis Webb is ‘not proud’ of how the Broncos offense performed in Week 1
"I probably had five play calls I'd love to have back," Broncos offensive coordinator Davis Webb said of his disastrous debut in Kansas City
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 18, 2026Alex Singleton’s agent rips ‘ignorance’ and ‘incompetence’ of some Broncos media
Paul Sheehy is coming to the defense of his client after social media torched Alex Singleton throughout the Chiefs game and in the days after
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 17, 2026Bo Nix says Broncos are not pressing panic button and ‘not freaking out’
"We feel like we're still in a good spot and we just didn't play great by any means," Broncos QB Bo Nix said as Denver returned to practice
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 17, 2026Sean Payton defends Davis Webb and Bo Nix, ‘dirt on a ton of people’s hands’
"Listen, I think that game didn't go for any of us as we would've hoped," Broncos head coach Sean Payton said in defending his OC and QB
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 16, 2026Cowherd explains viral Bo Nix rant, says ‘coaches fall out of love overnight’ with players
Colin Cowherd and Sean Payton are friends; the two worked together at FOX Sports before Payton took the Denver job and drafted Bo Nix
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Sep 16, 2026Nathan MacKinnon reflects on injuries and ‘awful’ sweep as new Cup journey begins
"We're blessed to even be a contender still," Avs superstar Nathan MacKinnon said in his first public comments since a shocking ending to last year
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 15, 2026Report: Drew Brees ‘mentally in’ on Broncos offer, physically he was too ‘damaged’
Ed Werder is providing some more clarity on everything that went down, including why Drew Brees ultimately had to decline the Broncos
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 15, 2026Sean Payton calls loss to Chiefs ‘a slap in the face’ after Broncos Super Bowl hype
"I don't feel like we played up to our standard and certainly that starts with us," Sean Payton said the day after the beatdown in Kansas City
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 14, 2026Bo Nix says Broncos received ‘nasty wake-up call’ in embarrassing loss
"We're going to be better and we don't have a choice," Broncos QB Bo Nix said after the Chiefs throttled the Broncos 31-10 to open the season
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 14, 2026Sean Payton says Broncos loss is ‘frustrating’ regardless of who’s calling plays
"When you have a game like that, and you're the head coach, you know it's frustrating," Sean Payton said after the Chiefs throttled the Broncos
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 14, 2026Report: Broncos assistants reached out to Drew Brees before AFC Title Game
In a different universe could the Broncos QB on that snowy Sunday have been Drew Brees? According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the answer is yes
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Sep 14, 2026Report: Joe Sakic is full-time Avalanche GM again, no search happening
Only a few months back in the Avalanche GM chair has Joe Sakic feeling "reinvigorated," according to a report from the Denver Gazette
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 12, 2026Sean Payton says Broncos still have ‘hunger’ from ‘coming up short’ last year
Sean Payton knows the guys still on the Broncos (the vast majority of the roster) are using the AFC Title Game disappointment as fuel