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 | Aug 10, 2022Broncos CEO Greg Penner will name a team president, could it be Peyton?
Manning is an extremely sharp football mind who is obviously one of the greatest QBs of all-time; at 46-years-old he could be looking for his next challenge
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 10, 2022Broncos bring in two new running backs as Melvin Gordon misses practice
It's unclear when Gordon hurt his foot or how severe the injury may be, but Nathaniel Hackett said they're trying to "make sure he's ready for the season"
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Aug 10, 2022The Avalanche should pay Nathan MacKinnon whatever price he’s asking
The Avs have a rare chance to become a dynasty and it's time to write MacKinnon a blank check, even if he wants to be the NHL's highest paid player
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 9, 2022Hackett should decide preseason starters based on practice vs. Cowboys
If practice looks like it did against 49ers in 2019, when Denver was dominated, Wilson and the offense should play an entire quarter Saturday night
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 8, 2022Big Broncos free agent D.J. Jones provides encouraging news on his back
After Broncos training camp Day 11, Jones spoke with the media for the first time in a scrum and said everything with his back is all good
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 6, 2022Max Borghi doesn’t just have a chip on his shoulder, says it’s a “boulder”
Max Borghi rolled his ankle before the NFL Combine, and therefore wasn't able to participate; he thinks it obviously hurt his stock
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 6, 2022Former Broncos WR Brandon Marshall: “I love this receiver corps”
"This receiver segment is a really good room. And to me, I don't know why people don't have them in their top-5," Marshall told Nate Jackson and John Davis
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 5, 2022Trey Quinn made a big catch in camp, talks “looking up” to Stokley as a kid
Quinn was a counselor at the Manning Passing Academy in 2015 when he was a receiver at LSU, and actually took a picture with Stokley
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COLORADO ROCKIES | Aug 4, 2022In a year of incredible lows, Rockies OF Sam Hilliard makes insane catch
Padres infielder Brandon Drury hit a ball to left field that looked like a surefire home run, until Hilliard made arguably the catch of the year
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 4, 2022Broncos ILB Jonas Griffith makes great play on Wilson, hungry for more
In 11-on-11 drills Griffith dropped back in coverage and nearly intercepted Wilson, batting the ball and having it go just off his fingertips
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 3, 2022Report: Broncos sign former Pomona HS star to help running back depth
Max Borghi ran for 1,690 yards his senior year at Pomona and scored 27 touchdowns; he played his college ball at Washington State
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Aug 3, 2022Avalanche sign depth forward from Bruins, Kadri watch remains quiet
This is a depth signing, but Anton Blidh does have NHL experience, appearing in 32 games for the Bruins last year and registering nine points
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 3, 2022104.3 The Fan’s Chad Brown to call Broncos preseason games on 9NEWS
Brown hosts "Chad and Nate" every weekday morning on 104.3 The Fan from 9:00-11:00 a.m. with former Bronco Nate Jackson
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 2, 2022Tim Patrick wasn’t the only Bronco to suffer an ACL tear on Tuesday
Broncos running back Damarea Crockett suffered the same fate as Tim Patrick with a torn ACL, announcing the news on Twitter
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 2, 2022Broncos WR Seth Williams is a man to know after Tim Patrick’s injury
Williams joined Stokley and Zach on Tuesday after training camp and was asked about the Patrick injury, plus playing with Russell Wilson
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 1, 2022Randy Gregory appears in good spirits, so let’s relax on Week 1 worries
The Broncos don't play a real football game for six weeks; there's very little to suggest Gregory won't be ready. Including what happened after practice on Monday
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jul 30, 2022Avalanche star Mikko Rantanen gets his day with the Stanley Cup
Rantanen spent Saturday in Finland with the Cup, taking it to his home before hosting a public celebration to party with the trophy
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 30, 2022Broncos corner Michael Ojemudia thinks Denver is best team in AFC West
Ojemudia joined Nate Jackson and John Davis on 104.3 The Fan after practice on Saturday and was asked his thoughts on the rest of the division
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COLORADO ROCKIES | Jul 30, 2022Report: Rockies won’t trade one of their best players, new contract instead
Daniel Bard is a great pitcher, with 21 saves and a 1.91 ERA. But why not trade him to a contender for prospects that can help the Rockies win in the future?
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 30, 2022Broncos QB Russell Wilson is second in NFL jerseys sold, trails a nemesis
Will Wilson and Tom Brady meet in another Super Bowl? It's certainly possible as both Denver and Tampa Bay have great teams around them
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 29, 2022Broncos rookie tight end Greg Dulcich briefly addresses his injury status
Dulcich, battling a hamstring injury that has him working on a side field, met with the media. He wasn't rude, but terse is an appropriate word to describe it
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 28, 2022Kareem Jackson explains how Russell Wilson is helping Broncos defense
It's no secret the Broncos defense has been the strength of this team, but the increased pressure from a good offense in camp will help
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 27, 2022Broncos offensive lineman Dalton Risner: “We better be in the playoffs”
The Broncos have missed the postseason in all three seasons with Risner on the team, going a combined 19-30
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 27, 2022Russell Wilson on contract: “Hopefully the rest of my career” with Broncos
Wilson met the media after the first day of training camp and was asked about a possible extension. He has two years and $51 million left on his current deal