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 | Feb 17, 2026Broncos should give Bo Nix weapons, turn disrespect into fuel
The Broncos No. 1 mission should be adding offensive skill players around Bo Nix and using recent slander as motivation for a Super Bowl run
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Feb 15, 2026All eight Avalanche players score at least one goal in the Olympics
With both Devon Toews and Cale Makar finding the back of the net for Team Canada, all eight Avalanche Olympic reps scored at least one goal
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Feb 13, 2026MacKinnon, Makar help Team Canada keep dominating at Olympics
Nathan MacKinnon found the back of the net late for Team Canada, helping them secure a 5-1 win over Team Switzerland and move to 2-0
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DENVER BRONCOS | Feb 13, 2026Bo Nix is still being wildly undervalued by the national media
Even with a wildly successful season added to his resume, two different lists have come out recently that seem disrespectful to Bo Nix
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Feb 12, 2026Avs center Brock Nelson scores two goals as Team USA crushes Latvia
Brock Nelson had a monster game in the Olympic opener, scoring two goals in the second period after a snake-bitten first period
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DENVER NUGGETS | Feb 12, 2026Nikola Jokic, despite injury, still made NBA history before All-Star break
Nikola Jokic is the first player to have more than 1,000 points, 475 rebounds, 250 free throws, 75 three-pointers and 30 blocks ahead of the All-Star game
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Feb 12, 2026MacKinnon scores, Makar adds an assist as Team Canada rolls in opener
Nathan MacKinnon scored a power-play goal, Cale Makar added an assist and Canada throttled Team Czechia 5-0 to move to 1-0 at the Olympics
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Feb 11, 2026Gabriel Landeskog makes return at Olympics, scores for Team Sweden
Trailing Italy 1-0 in the first period, Gabriel Landeskog found the back of the net off a pass from Rangers center Mika Zibanejad
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DENVER BRONCOS | Feb 11, 2026Broncos targeting a tight end from Oregon in ESPN’s new mock draft
ESPN's Field Yates released his latest mock draft on and he's got the Broncos looking at Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq in Round 1
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DENVER BRONCOS | Feb 11, 2026Broncos safety announces surgery to fix torn labrum
Broncos safety JL Skinner joins cornerback Jahdae Barron and OLB Nik Bonitto in making their recent surgeries public
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DENVER NUGGETS | Feb 11, 2026It’s go time for Nuggets and Avs with football season behind us
Between the Nuggets and Avalanche, Denver has to get at least one parade this summer; anything else would be a failure
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DENVER BRONCOS | Feb 10, 2026Garett Bolles thinks Broncos would’ve won AFC with healthy Bo Nix
"I'll tell you this: If we had Bo Nix, it would be a different ballgame," Broncos left tackle Garett Bolles said on the 'NFL Daily' podcast
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DENVER BRONCOS | Feb 10, 2026Disrespected Broncos have third best odds to win AFC West next year
The Broncos were fueled by being underdogs all last year; if that's the card they have to continue to play in 2026, then so be it
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DENVER BRONCOS | Feb 9, 2026As Broncos continue to struggle at tight end, an intriguing option emerges
Long-time Browns tight end David Njoku officially entered the chat as a potential option for the Broncos; he's done in Cleveland
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Feb 9, 2026Nathan MacKinnon, like always, extremely dialed in before Olympics
In an interview with Arpon Basu of The Athletic, Nathan MacKinnon made it abundantly clear what his priorities are over in Italy
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DENVER BRONCOS | Feb 9, 2026Terrell Davis has company again with a running back as Super Bowl MVP
It took 28 years, but Broncos legend Terrell Davis has company once again; Seahawks bruiser Kenneth Walker III won MVP of Super Bowl LX
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DENVER BRONCOS | Feb 9, 2026Broncos No. 1 team in NFL on an early 2026 Power Rankings list
Ralph Vacchiano of FOX Sports came out with his way-too-early Power Rankings right after the Super Bowl and the Broncos are No. 1
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DENVER BRONCOS | Feb 8, 2026Bo Nix had heartbreaking moment on sideline, knew ankle was doomed
"You probably won't have me next week. My ankle's blowin' up," Bo Nix said on the sideline during the OT of the Buffalo Bills game
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DENVER BRONCOS | Feb 6, 2026Sean Payton, Drew Brees both have classy messages after QB makes HOF
Sean Payton certainly believed in Drew Brees after he suffered a severe shoulder injury in 2005 that required major surgery
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DENVER BRONCOS | Feb 6, 2026Greg Penner cites ‘fresh start and fresh thinking’ amidst Broncos coaching changes
Broncos owners Greg Penner and Carrie Walton-Penner attended the NFL Honors on Thursday night ahead of the Super Bowl
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DENVER BRONCOS | Feb 5, 2026Broncos shut out at NFL Honors despite reaching AFC Title Game
Thursday night's results are perhaps even more fuel in the Broncos hunt for a Super Bowl appearance and Lombardi Trophy next year
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Feb 5, 2026MacKinnon and Makar still favorites for huge awards in latest NHL poll
Greg Wyshynski dropped his latest awards watch and Nathan MacKinnon is still the favorite for the Harty; Makar is the leader for the Norris
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Feb 4, 2026Avs captain Gabriel Landeskog has ‘green light’ to play in Olympics
Gabriel Landeskog has had quite the injury journey over the last few years; luckily, while the latest chapter was serious, he's avoided worst-case scenario
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DENVER BRONCOS | Feb 4, 2026Surtain and Bonitto reflective at Super Bowl, ‘man we could’ve been here’
"You see all these Super Bowl signs and you start to reflect and be like, man we could've been here," Pat Surtain II told Kay Adams on radio row