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 | Oct 5, 2026Dre Greenlaw barked at Sean Payton, was mad coach didn’t call him about getting cut
“He couldn’t be man to man and call my phone and say, ‘We’re going to cut you,'" Dre Greenlaw said of Sean Payton after the 49ers win
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 5, 2026Report: Broncos WR Pat Bryant sprained his ankle, timeline revealed for return
ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting Pat Bryant will miss "a few weeks" after being carted off in a frustrating 24-14 loss to the 49ers on Sunday
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 4, 2026Bo Nix is ‘real confident’ in Davis Webb after another ugly day from Broncos offense
"As players, you gotta put him in a better spot," Bo Nix said, defending OC Davis Webb after Denver managed one offensive TD on Sunday
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 4, 2026Sean Payton: Broncos will ‘look at everything’ in regards to play-calling question
"Man, it's tough to discuss any of that right now," Sean Payton said of his play-calling situation with Davis Webb after the Broncos lost 24-14
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 2, 2026Report: Sean Payton will be on ‘ManningCast’ for Saints, Falcons anniversary game
It's the 20th anniversary of the famous Saints and Falcons game, the first time football was played in the Superdome after the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 1, 2026Davis Webb says Broncos offense has to come out of the gate a lot faster
"Hopefully, we wake up with that intensity in San Francisco," Broncos OC Davis Webb said of his group scoring more in the first half
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Oct 1, 2026Sakic says internally it’s Stanley Cup or bust for Avs, but also about having ‘great year’
"We're one of the favorites, for sure. And that's where we want to be. It's a goal of ours," Avalanche president and GM Joe Sakic said
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Sep 30, 2026Nathan MacKinnon throws down in epic fight, scores twice in wild Avs opening win
In the Avs first victory Nathan MacKinnon invited Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke to square off; Clarke accepted, but it did not go well for him
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Sep 30, 2026Joe Sakic defends Jared Bednar extension, looks to players to get ‘big goal’ or ‘big save’
"You don’t always look at the coaching staff. They’re not the ones on the ice," Joe Sakic said of why he extended Jared Bednar despite recent playoff failures
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Sep 30, 2026Jared Bednar ‘ecstatic’ about new contract, ‘not worried about outside noise’
"Nice to be sticking around. Yeah, I love my job, I love working with these guys," Avs head coach Jared Bednar said of his four-year extension
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 30, 2026Talanoa Hufanga earns some hardware after huge Week 3 performance
Talanoa Hufanga becomes the seventh Broncos safety to win AFC Defensive Player of the Week after his massive evening against the Rams
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Sep 29, 2026Avalanche name Andrew Cogliano, Cup champion as a player, new assistant GM
Andrew Cogliano earned his new title from the Avalanche after a promotion from his previous role of special assistant to the general manager
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 29, 2026Broncos and 49ers lose the No. 1 CBS crew to Chiefs and Raiders
Nantz, Watt and Wolfson will be on the call for the 3-0 Raiders taking on the 3-0 Chiefs; Broncos and 49ers will get Harlan and Green
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 28, 2026Payton not worried about controversy, ‘the longer you go, the less you discuss penalties’
"I’ve yet to see one get changed either way," Broncos head coach Sean Payton said about getting upset over controversial penalties
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 28, 2026Quinn Meinerz absolutely destroyed Aaron Donald then received a drug test text
Quinn Meinerz posted on his Instagram a text from the NFL saying he had been selected for a "Performance Enhancing Substance" test
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 27, 2026Bo Nix explains the Broncos mindset in final minutes of another insane win
"We were fortunate with a couple interference penalties and it got to the goal-line and we just punched it in," Bo Nix said postgame
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 27, 2026Sean Payton says ‘moments aren’t too big’ for Bo Nix, but has word of caution
"It'll cost us in bigger games, I just believe that," Sean Payton said after the Broncos had an epic rally but yet another slow start
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CU FOOTBALL | Sep 26, 2026Deion Sanders benches QB Julian Lewis, CU Buffs still lose at Baylor
As usual with Deion Sanders and the Buffs, there's fresh drama around the program; this time involving his QBs after a change at the position
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 25, 2026Broncos catch a big break, Rams star WR ‘doubtful’ for Sunday
After not practicing all week, Rams head coach Sean McVay revealed that Puka Nacua will be listed as doubtful against the Broncos
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CU FOOTBALL | Sep 25, 2026Former Buffs star Shedeur Sanders wins Week 3 NFLPA Community MVP
Not only did Shedeur Sanders donate 500 backpacks with supplies, but he also went and had pizza and ice cream with children in East Cleveland
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 24, 2026Davis Webb says he’s a ‘passionate guy’ about celebration with Sean Payton
"I am pretty calm on the headset and throughout the game. In that moment I definitely got a little loose," Davis Webb said on Thursday
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 23, 2026Bo Nix says Broncos will play in ‘bigger games,’ but knows Denver and L.A. is a huge one
"We're excited to be on primetime, that's always a really good thing, that means you have something good going," Bo Nix said on Wednesday
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 23, 2026Sean Payton says he had ‘good conversation’ with Mike Macdonald, ‘ton of respect’
"We spoke. Listen, he and I are good. Lord knows, I've been in his position," Sean Payton said of his conversation with Mike Macdonald
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Sep 22, 2026Cale Makar is back from injury, might play for the Avalanche in the preseason
A lower-body injury sidelined Cale Makar at the start of training camp, but he was a full participant at Avs practice on Tuesday