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 AVALANCHE | Jan 2, 2026Avalanche put goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood on injured reserve
Mackenzie Blackwood has been excellent for the Avalanche, although he missed the start of the year due to an injury; something is bothering him again
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 2, 2026Broncos star Nik Bonitto wins two major awards from the team
Nik Bonitto took home the 19th annual Darrent Williams Good Guy Award and fifth annual Demaryius Thomas Team MVP Award
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 2, 2026Sean Payton doesn’t ‘want to go through possible scenarios’ when it comes to QBs
"I don't want to go through possible scenarios, alright," Sean Payton said of backup Broncos QB potentially playing against the Chargers in a blowout
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jan 2, 2026Avalanche will have plenty of Olympic reps, more players named to rosters
The Olympic hockey tournament for the men is set to run Feb. 11 - 22, with Avalanche fans having plenty of their own guys to root on
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 31, 2025Bo Nix pursuing No. 1 seed, wants home-field advantage for ‘special atmosphere’
"Playing a home game and playing with home-field advantage, it's an advantage for a reason," Broncos QB Bo Nix told the media on Wednesday
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 31, 2025Sean Payton calls it ‘a playoff game’ for Broncos even with Chargers benching QB
"The focus is really internal in our preparation," Broncos head coach Sean Payton said of the Chargers potentially sitting plenty of starters
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 30, 2025Pro Football Focus simulation gives Broncos best chance to win Super Bowl
PFF released its latest Super Bowl simulation and they give the Broncos the highest chance in the NFL to hoist the Lombardi Trophy at 17 percent
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 30, 2025Broncos have three ways to clinch No. 1 seed, but one is the easiest
The Denver Broncos can be the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs with three different clinching scenarios on Sunday, but one is the simplest
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 30, 2025Broncos must seize the moment, accept massive gift Chargers gave them
With the news Justin Herbert won't play, the gifts keep on coming for the Broncos; let's make sure this one is unwrapped in the form of a convincing win
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 29, 2025Broncos catch a huge break in Week 18 matchup against the Chargers
The Chargers are choosing rest over trying to spoil the Broncos chances of being the top seed in the AFC; QB Justin Herbert won't play
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 26, 2025Bo Nix made history in Chiefs win, reaching impressive milestones in two seasons
Bo Nix became the only QB in NFL history to throw for more than 7,500 yards, 50 touchdowns and earn 20-plus wins in his first two seasons
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 25, 2025Bo Nix looking forward to ‘long weekend’ after Broncos beat Chiefs late
"It'll be good to have rest, it'll be a good long weekend for us," Bo Nix said after the Broncos beat the Chiefs and already look toward the Chargers
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 25, 2025Sean Payton says Broncos win over Chiefs didn’t have to be ‘aesthetically pleasing’
"It doesn't have to be aesthetically pleasing to be effective," Broncos head coach Sean Payton said after Denver took down the Chiefs, 20-13
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Dec 24, 2025Avalanche have the most points in history of the NHL at Christmas break
By defeating the Mammoth 1-0, the Avalanche now have the most points ever at the Christmas break since the NHL implemented it
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 23, 2025Broncos can clinch No. 1 seed and AFC West this weekend, need lots of help
This is complicated and involves tracking multiple results, but remember, two victories for the Broncos is the goal and nothing else will matter
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 23, 2025Broncos tied for most Pro Bowl selections in the NFL with six
Broncos fans hope these six guys don't actually play in the Pro Bowl; it's scheduled for Feb. 3 in San Francisco, days before Super Bowl LX
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 23, 2025Broncos falling to a wild card would leave sour taste on great season
If the Broncos must win two home games to go to Super Bowl LX, it absolutely could happen; if they have to win three road games, their odds plummet
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Dec 22, 2025Nathan MacKinnon got to 30 goals absurdly fast for scorching Avalanche
Two tallies against Minnesota means Nathan MacKinnon now has an even 30 goals on the season through only 35 games
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 22, 2025Sean Payton defends ‘smaller market’ comment that got Jags fired up
"I spent 16 years at a small market. It was just a way for a coach to take it and use it to his advantage," Sean Payton clarified on Monday
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 21, 2025Bo Nix says Broncos got ‘hit in the mouth,’ but can’t let loss ‘linger’
"We let it get away, but you'd rather have it hit you now than in the first-round of the playoffs," Bo Nix said after the Broncos fell to the Jaguars
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 21, 2025Sean Payton says Broncos must ‘digest’ and ‘swallow’ tough loss to Jaguars
"You can't spit it out, you've got to swallow it and that starts with every one of us," Sean Payton said after the Broncos fell to Jacksonville 34-20
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 19, 2025Sean Payton on verge of NFL history, but ‘not counting any chips right now’
"It's like that song where you're sitting at a poker table. We're not counting any chips right now," Broncos head coach Sean Payton said
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 18, 2025Alex Singleton recognized by Broncos ‘for his courage in the face of adversity’
Alex Singleton is the team's recipient of the 2025 Ed Block Courage Award; the Broncos shared the news in a team meeting on Thursday
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DENVER NUGGETS | Dec 18, 2025Report: Former Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. could get traded again
This will definitely be a situation to watch over the next couple of months; Michael Porter Jr. could see his tenure in Brooklyn be a short one