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 | Oct 11, 2022The extremely mediocre AFC continues to be good news for the Broncos
A peek at the standings reveals it's not all bad news for Denver, as they look to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2015 season
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 11, 2022Now more than ever, Broncos should beg Peyton Manning to come help
Broncos CEO Greg Penner should offer Manning an ownership stake in the team and see if that whets his appetite to come fix the floundering franchise
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Oct 10, 2022Colorado Avalanche unveil gorgeous Stanley Cup rings at private party
The team shared pictures from the event on social media, including a detailed animation of captain Gabriel Landeskog's championship ring
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DENVER NUGGETS | Oct 7, 2022Jamal Murray leaves Nuggets game with an injury, team says it’s a thigh
It's being called a thigh injury for Murray, which is relatively good news, considering it's hopefully not related to his surgically repaired ACL
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COLORADO ROCKIES | Oct 7, 2022Arenado’s misplay helps cap Cardinals collapse, one loss from elimination
A routine ground ball to Arenado should've been a double play, ending the inning at 4-2 and giving St. Louis more hope entering the bottom of the ninth
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 7, 2022Hackett laments his offense completely letting Denver’s defense down
Considering Hackett was previously an offensive coordinator and is currently calling plays, these struggles right now are on him
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 7, 2022Russell Wilson’s authenticity questioned in host’s viral rant, called a “poser”
"Good Morning Football's" Kyle Brandt called Wilson one of the "least authentic players in the league" and a "poser," holding nothing back
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 7, 2022The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: KJ Hamler’s meltdown says it all
Hamler had a visible meltdown, and for good reason; how can anyone trust Wilson to lead this team if he can't make a simple read with the game on the line?
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 6, 2022After horribly disappointing loss, Broncos QB Russell Wilson takes blame
"At the end of the day, throwing two interceptions can't happen... I let the team down tonight," Russell Wilson said in his postgame press conference
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 6, 2022Nathaniel Hackett trusted Russell Wilson this time, and it didn’t work
After a miserable, pathetic and heartbreaking 12-9 OT loss, Hackett explained what went into the decision on the game's final play
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 6, 2022Watch: Broncos stopped on fourth down, suffer pathetic OT loss to Colts
After three straight Melvin Gordon runs, Denver faced fourth-and-one with the game on the line and couldn't find a way to win it
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 6, 2022Watch: Russell Wilson throws an awful INT, briefly heads to medical tent
Russell Wilson threw a bad interception in the fourth quarter against the Colts and also took a huge hit on the return; he then headed to the medical tent
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 6, 2022Broncos elevate safety who once led NFL in interceptions for tonight’s game
Anthony Harris has tallied 340 tackles, 10 interceptions, 31 passes defensed, one forced fumble and four fumble recoveries in his NFL career
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 6, 2022Buckle up, because Phillip Lindsay is playing against the Broncos tonight
It will mark Lindsay's first game back in Colorado since leaving the Broncos after the 2020 season, as he'll be elevated from the Indy practice squad
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 5, 2022Phillip Lindsay could play a revenge game against Denver on Thursday
With the news that Jonathan Taylor will miss the game due to an ankle injury, Lindsay is a likely candidate to be promoted from the Indy practice squad
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DENVER NUGGETS | Oct 5, 2022Back-to-back MVP Nikola Jokic has a wrist injury worth monitoring
Jokic had the wrist wrapped during Denver's preseason game on Monday night, then wasn't able to fully participate in practice on Wednesday
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Oct 5, 2022Avs fans will get a preseason treat with two key players back on the ice
Both MacKinnon and Nichushkin were spotted at morning skate in the correct jerseys, meaning they're likely to make their preseason debuts this evening
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CU FOOTBALL | Oct 4, 2022CU interim head coach Mike Sanford is a nice change of pace, full of energy
The Buffs posted a video of Sanford leading practice and meetings on Tuesday and he will make you want to run through a wall
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 4, 2022Hackett offers nice endorsement of Latavius Murray, is he new No. 1 RB?
While Melvin Gordon has fumbled five times in his last five games, Latavius Murray has just one fumble over his last five seasons
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 4, 2022The AFC is crowded and the Broncos need to secure a win on Thursday
With a mini-bye looming after Thursday night, the entire Broncos season will have a different feel depending on what happens against Indy
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 4, 2022Melvin Gordon should never carry the football for the Broncos again
Broncos general manager George Paton needs to admit it was a mistake to re-sign Gordon this offseason and cut him before Thursday night's game
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 3, 2022After two brutal injuries, Hackett challenges his other players to step up
Hackett spoke about the bad injury news and made it clear the team has to move on and other players need to fill those voids right away
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 3, 2022Report: Broncos get some bad news, some good news on Randy Gregory
According to 9NEWS and 104.3 The Fan Broncos insider Mike Klis, Gregory's ACL is intact, but he still needs a procedure and will miss some time
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 2, 2022The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Melvin Gordon is killing the Broncos
If it weren't for Javonte Williams hurting his knee, the Broncos should cut Gordon immediately; unfortunately, the news on Williams doesn't look good