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 | Aug 28, 2026Cale Makar signs biggest contract in NHL history, extends with Avalanche
Cale Makar signed for $20.4 million per year through 2034-35 season to stay with the Colorado Avalanche, according to Elliotte Friedman
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 27, 2026Sean Payton dunks on lazy analysis about Broncos QB Bo Nix
Geoff Schwartz of FOX Sports made an inaccurate claim about Bo Nix and his ability to push the football down the field; Sean Payton fired back
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 26, 2026Sean Payton says Broncos QB Bo Nix ‘probably won’t play’ against Vikings
We'll see what other Broncos starters join Bo Nix on the sidelines, but it could be a lot; Sean Payton didn't want to go through each player
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 26, 2026Report: Broncos cut safety Taylor Rapp after only six days on the roster
Taylor Rapp is gone for now, but Sean Payton offered more details after practice on what happened; Payton said Rapp could be back down the road
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 25, 2026Vance Joseph: Broncos defense was ‘unengaged’ and a ‘bit lazy’ against Packers
Sean Payton wasn't happy with the whole team after the Packers game and Vance Joseph called out his defense with some strong words
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 25, 2026ESPN picks Broncos as one of five most likely teams to decline in 2026
Bill Barnwell points towards fortunate health, miracle wins and a tough schedule as the biggest reasons why he thinks the Broncos will take a step back
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 24, 2026Sean Payton provides encouraging update on Riley Moss and his rib injury
"He's doing fine. I would say this, nothing serious. We're being smart," Broncos head coach Sean Payton said of the rib injury to CB Riley Moss
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 24, 2026Broncos star CB Pat Surtain II again voted a top-10 player in the NFL
Superstar cornerback Pat Surtain II checks in at No. 10 on the NFL Top 100 entering the 2026 season, the same spot he occupied last year
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Aug 23, 2026Joe Sakic ‘confident’ Avs will reach deal with Cale Makar, ‘not really worried about it’
Avalanche GM Joe Sakic gave an encouraging update on Sunday afternoon about the status of contract negotiations with superstar Cale Makar
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 21, 2026Bo Nix happy with ‘solid’ first TD drive, says return ‘was like riding a bike’
"As good as I've felt in a long time," Broncos QB Bo Nix said after leading two scoring drives in his return to NFL action on Friday night
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 21, 2026Sean Payton unhappy after Packers demolish Broncos, sends message to starters
"I can't think of one area that we played or outplayed them, honestly," Sean Payton said after the Packers crushed the Broncos 33-13 on Friday night
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 21, 2026Bo Nix throws a TD, leads two scoring drives in return from broken ankle
Bo Nix called it a night after his second series helped put Denver up 10-7; he finished 6-9 for 76 yards and a TD in his much anticipated return
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DENVER NUGGETS | Aug 20, 2026ESPN gives Nuggets near failing grade for Peyton Watson trade
Social media was not kind to the Nuggets after the Peyton Watson trade, and neither was ESPN's Zach Kram who assigned Denver a "D" grade
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 20, 2026Report: Broncos sign veteran safety Taylor Rapp for additional depth
Multiple NFL insiders reported the deal after Taylor Rapp worked out for the Broncos last week; the former second-round pick is only 28-years-old
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 19, 2026Sean Payton reveals plan for Bo Nix in first game back since fractured ankle
"We'll look at the pitch count, maybe similar to last week, with that 14 snap count," Sean Payton said of how much Bo Nix will play against the Packers
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 19, 2026Sean Payton reflects on Broncos ‘tussle’ and is using it as a teaching moment
"The games are too important," Broncos head coach Sean Payton said of fights at training camp potentially bleeding into the regular season
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 15, 2026Report: Broncos linebacker broke his leg during win against Falcons
Mike Klis reports that Levelle Bailey will undergo surgery and miss extensive time; whether or not his season is over remains to be seen
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 14, 2026Sean Payton going viral after calling out Falcons fans during preseason opener
"A lot of people dressed up as empty seats today," Sean Payton said with a laugh during a halftime interview of the Broncos and Falcons game
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 14, 2026Sean Payton says Stidham had ‘resiliency’ in nice game after last season’s dud
"One of his strengths is resiliency," Sean Payton said of Jarrett Stidham after the Broncos beat the Falcons 27-7 in the preseason opener
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 13, 2026Bo Nix cracks top-10 on two different QB traits ranked by ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky
Orlovsky revealed seven different lists, ranking QBs by key traits; Bo Nix made the top-10 for both second-reaction ability (No. 6) and rushing ability (No. 9)
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 13, 2026Sean Payton keeps raving about Pat Bryant as stock rises for Broncos WR
Sean Payton is helping create some of the Pat Bryant hype, but the WR has also earned it; he's dominated training camp day after day
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 12, 2026Broncos list Jarrett Stidham as No. 2 QB on first depth chart of 2026 season
Sean Payton doesn't put a lot of thought into depth charts and it should be taken with a grain of salt; although Jarrett Stidham ahead of Sam Ehlinger is noteworthy
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 12, 2026Broncos 15th most valuable franchise in NFL, worth more than $9 billion
Sportico released current valuations for all 32 NFL teams and the Walton-Penner Family Ownership Group has basically doubled its investment with the Broncos
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 11, 2026Bo Nix says running the football early ‘immerses me in the game’
"It's that first run and getting hit and being apart of the game," Bo Nix told Kay Adams on what makes him start to feel apart of the action