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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COLORADO ROCKIES | Sep 1, 2022Rockies set two dubious marks for futility with so many strikeouts in Atlanta
Facing Atlanta starting pitcher Spencer Strider, the Rockies struck out an unbelievable 16 times in eight innings, good for a Braves franchise record
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 1, 2022ManningCast is officially back for another year, including Broncos Week 1
The announcement on Peyton Manning's Instagram was largely dominated by actress Lily Collins, who stars in his "favorite show" Emily in Paris
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 1, 2022Broncos sign former Raiders cornerback to 53-man roster, add key depth
In four NFL seasons Darius Phillips has played 47 games and made 10 starts, registering five career interceptions, 23 passes defended and 73 tackles
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 1, 2022Adam Schefter discusses Russell Wilson’s new contract on 104.3 The Fan
Schefter joined "Schlereth and Evans" to discuss how the two sides ultimately agreed on this historic contract, just 11 days before Week 1 and Wilson's debut
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 31, 2022Nathaniel Hackett “grateful” no Broncos were claimed, but is it concerning?
For the Broncos, none of their cuts on Tuesday were enticing enough for a rival GM to claim a player and cut one of his own; is that a depth issue?
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DENVER NUGGETS | Aug 31, 2022Report: Nuggets bringing back former point guard Andre Miller in new role
Denver is hiring former point guard Andre Miller to run their G League affiliate, the Grand Rapids Gold; he played six seasons with the Nuggets
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 31, 2022Here’s everyone so far that is back with the Broncos on the practice squad
Yes, every player wants to make a 53-man roster, but the next best option is an NFL practice squad; here's what we know about the Broncos' group
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 30, 2022Broncos GM Paton says he wants to “win now,” explains some of his moves
Paton said his punter decision was not about money and the Malik Reed trade was simply a product of having too many good outside linebackers
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 30, 2022Former CU star, Broncos RB Phillip Lindsay is once again out of a job
Lindsay turned 28 last month, so he's still a young man, but it's also fair to wonder if this is the end of his NFL journey, as he's now been on three teams in a year
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DENVER NUGGETS | Aug 30, 2022This video of “MPJ” splashing 27/28 threes will have Nuggets fans pumped
Michael Porter Jr. is a career 41.9 percent shooter from distance, so the stroke has always been there; he made 44.5 percent of his threes in the 2020-21 season
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 30, 2022The Broncos are going to beat the snot out of the Seahawks in Week 1
The fact Seahawks management picked 70-year-old Pete Carroll over Russell Wilson in his prime is mind boggling, but that's their problem
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 29, 2022Ja’Wuan James bleeds another $1.09 million out of the Denver Broncos
While Paxton Lynch gets the headlines as John Elway's worst move in his tenure as the Broncos' GM, James remains his biggest whiff
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 29, 2022Three Broncos make ESPN’s top-100, including Wilson ranked very high
Russell Wilson is ranked very high, earning the honors as the 13th best player in the NFL; Justin Simmons is No. 57 and Pat Surtain II is No. 65
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 29, 2022Here’s who the Broncos have cut so far as they trim the roster to 53
The Broncos trimmed their roster as the team needed to be at 53 players by Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. MST
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Aug 28, 2022Nazem Kadri’s day with the Stanley Cup includes a trip to a mosque
It's believed to be the first time the Stanley Cup has ever been in a mosque; Kadri is a practicing Muslim who has spoken openly about his faith
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 27, 2022Broncos head coach Hackett is pumped after Denver handles the Vikings
After a disappointing loss to the Buffalo Bills, 42-15, last Saturday, Denver looked good in a 23-13 win over Minnesota in the preseason finale
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 27, 2022Watch: Speedy Montrell Washington scores an easy TD for the Broncos
Washington made his case on Saturday night in the Broncos preseason finale to have a big role in the offense, scoring a slick TD on a well-designed play
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Aug 26, 2022The video of Cale Makar’s day with the Stanley Cup is so wholesome
The Avs sent a videographer to Makar's hometown of Calgary and produced an incredible four-minute video of Makar and the best trophy in sports
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 26, 2022Broncos should call the Jets about acquiring disgruntled WR Denzel Mims
Mims, a former 2020 second-round pick out of Baylor, was electric in college, catching 28 touchdowns over his final three years in Waco
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 25, 2022Nathaniel Hackett says he lost his voice over very sloppy Broncos practice
A bad practice is especially concerning given how unprepared the Broncos looked on Saturday against the Bills in a 42-15 beatdown
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COLORADO ROCKIES | Aug 25, 2022Rockies are biggest underdogs of entire MLB season tonight in New York
The Mets will trot out two-time Cy Young award winning pitcher Jacob deGrom and the Rockies will start Ryan Feltner, just 2-4 with a 5.88 ERA
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COLORADO ROCKIES | Aug 25, 2022What in the world is going on with the Rockies $182M man Kris Bryant?
Bryant's played just 42 games for the Rockies, hitting a minuscule five home runs and adding 14 RBI; he hasn't hit a single homer at Coors Field
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 24, 2022Drew Lock plot in Seattle thickens, unclear who Broncos will face Week 1
Pete Carroll didn't provide any clarity when addressing the situation; the competition between Lock and Geno Smith could go on for some time
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 24, 2022ESPN releases initial Power Rankings, Broncos have work to do in AFC
If the standings mimic the rankings, Denver would be the No. 7 seed in the AFC, barely sneaking into the postseason