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 8, 2022Pete Carroll has weak response on how Seattle fans should receive Wilson
Carroll could have told fans to stand and applaud and appreciate everything Wilson did; instead he tried to pretend like them booing Wilson is about competing
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DENVER NUGGETS | Sep 8, 2022Aaron Gordon surprised Nuggets teammate Nikola Jokic at EuroBasket
The two Nuggets teammates shared several moments after the game, and social media captured the best of them, including an interview with Gordon
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 7, 2022Author of ESPN bombshell on Wilson, Seahawks divorce joins Stoke and Zach
Brady Henderson spoke on 104.3 The Fan and said the parting of ways between Wilson and the Seahawks was more mutual than people realize
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 7, 2022Broncos QB Russell Wilson ended up hanging out with the Stanley Cup
Russell Wilson, Brett Rypien, Josh Johnson, Dalton Risner, Quinn Meinerz, Lloyd Cushenberry and Calvin Anderson were able to snap a photo with the Cup
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 7, 2022Joel Klatt “appalled” by Broncos preseason strategy, worried about Week 1
Klatt told Mike Evans and Orlando Franklin that he doesn't think the Broncos are ready for one of the most hostile environments in the NFL
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COLORADO ROCKIES | Sep 6, 2022Brewers star Christian Yelich just hit the second-longest HR at Coors Field
The homer was measured at an astonishing 499 feet, sailing way over the bullpens and into the third deck, nearly hitting the rooftop bar area
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 6, 2022Former CU star and Broncos RB Phillip Lindsay’s NFL career isn’t over yet
Lindsay didn't make another 53-man roster (yet), but Indianapolis saw enough to want to keep him in the building and on the practice squad
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 6, 2022Broncos name five captains for 2022 season, with no huge surprises
The captains are QB Russell Wilson, WR Courtland Sutton, DE Bradley Chubb, safety Justin Simmons and kicker Brandon McManus
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 6, 2022Pro Football Talk gives Broncos little respect in Week 1 Power Rankings
Looking around the AFC West, Mike Florio has the Chiefs at No. 4, the Raiders at 14, the Chargers at 15 and the Broncos all the way down at 19
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CU FOOTBALL | Sep 6, 2022If CU AD Rick George won’t fire Karl Dorrell, maybe he should fire himself
Dorrell can't pick the right quarterback and has no feel for in-game decisions; throw in the photographer shove last October, and this era should be over
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 2, 2022NFL Network has Broncos RB Javonte Williams as top breakout star in ’22
Good Morning Football's Peter Schrager has a bold prediction, saying he thinks Williams will lead the entire NFL in rushing in 2022
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CU FOOTBALL | Sep 2, 2022Could the Buffs, Rams or Falcons finally have a legit shot at the CFP?
The College Football Playoff, which has been four teams since its inception, is expanding to 12; the change could come as soon as 2024
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Sep 2, 2022Stanley Cup will be in Cherry Hills Village on Saturday with Erik Johnson
The Avs defenseman announced on Twitter that fans will have an hour on Saturday morning to come see the best trophy in sports at John Meade Park
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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