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 | Jul 23, 2026Nik Bonitto joins group of stars investing in OKC soccer team
Nik Bonitto joins the likes of Russell Westbrook, Jozy Altidore, Baker Mayfield, Jalen Williams and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone putting money behind OKC United
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 22, 2026Broncos No. 31 in the NFL in ESPN’s under-25 Power Rankings
The Broncos checked in at No. 31 on the list, but they're in good company; the Super Bowl favorite Rams are ranked No. 32 in the NFL
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 21, 2026Former Broncos starting cornerback gets another shot with Browns
The Broncos drafted Damarri Mathis in the fourth-round of the 2022 NFL Draft and he appeared in 43 games; he was a training camp cut last summer
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 21, 2026ESPN: ‘Don’t be surprised’ if a slow Broncos start leads to Payton calling plays
Could Sean Payton take back play-calling duties from Davis Webb if the Broncos start slow? That's what ESPN's Ben Solak suggests
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 20, 2026Report: Broncos ‘likely’ bringing back coach after charges were dropped
According to multiple reports, former Broncos outside linebackers coach Michael Wilhoite might be re-joining Sean Payton's staff
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 20, 2026Broncos QB Bo Nix moves up NFL Top 100 list, cracks top-60
Bo Nix is ranked higher than Brock Purdy (No. 85), Baker Mayfield (No. 77), Jordan Love (No. 72), Lamar Jackson (No. 69) and Trevor Lawrence (No. 62)
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jul 17, 2026Avalanche name new head coach for AHL affiliate Eagles
The Avalanche organization has hired Jussi Ahokas to be the new head coach of their AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jul 16, 2026Five most important Avalanche games during the 2026-27 season
While all eyes will be on the Avalanche pursuing another Stanley Cup come April, May and June, the journey is still worth soaking in
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DENVER NUGGETS | Jul 16, 2026Oddsmakers have Nuggets winning near 50 games despite slow offseason
The Nuggets have won at least 50 games each of the last four seasons; one popular book has their over / under at 49.5 wins this upcoming year
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 15, 2026Broncos have no WRs close to cracking top-10 in new NFL poll
Neither Broncos WR Courtland Sutton nor the newly acquired Jaylen Waddle cracked the top-10 or made the honorable mention category
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jul 15, 2026First Avalanche game of 2026-27 season announced, it’s in September
With the NHL moving to 84 games, the calendar is getting moved up; that means the Avalanche will host the Kings at Ball Arena on Sept. 30
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 14, 2026Big national voice would take Bo Nix in fourth quarter over Lamar Jackson
Colin Cowherd says in a fourth quarter, comeback situation he'd take Broncos QB Bo Nix over Ravens star Lamar Jackson
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DENVER NUGGETS | Jul 14, 2026Nuggets given brutal offseason grade for their moves thus far
The Athletic handed out NBA offseason grades thus far and the Nuggets didn't receive a pretty one; their 'D-' is last in the league
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 13, 2026Broncos coordinators ranked as the top duo in the NFL
Gilberto Manzano from Sports Illustrated ranked Broncos DC Vance Joseph and OC Davis Webb as the best coordinator duo in the NFL
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 13, 2026Bo Nix snubbed on ESPN’s poll of top-10 QBs, barely gets votes
At least 17 QBs finished in front of Bo Nix as ESPN revealed its rankings; they polled executives, coaches and scouts to compile the results
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 10, 2026Bo Nix looks good throwing the football in new video ahead of camp
A new video from "QB Country" -- a company that Bo Nix trains with -- should excite fans in the Mile High City and beyond
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DENVER NUGGETS | Jul 10, 2026Windhorst: Nuggets could use LeBron James ‘in the worst way’
"(The Nuggets) could, in the worst way, use the greatest minimum-contract player in NBA history," Brian Windhorst wrote about LeBron James
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 9, 2026Brandin Cooks still talking about Broncos interception he thinks was a catch
"The biggest thing I can say is that I still feel like it was a catch," Brandin Cooks told The Athletic about the INT from Broncos CB Ja’Quan McMillian
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 9, 2026Broncos beast Zach Allen earns two nice honors in one day
Zach Allen made the NFL's top-100 players of 2026, checking in at No. 73 overall; he also was voted the eighth best defensive tackle by ESPN
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 8, 2026Von Miller has campaigned for Broncos reunion, but might be looking elsewhere
Von Miller might've shifted his focus from the Broncos to the Cowboys, considering what he posted on Instagram on Wednesday
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 8, 2026Nik Bonitto voted a top-10 edge rusher in the NFL for the first time
Nik Bonitto was the only guy to make his top-10 debut; Jeremy Fowler noted he won a close race with Cleveland's Jared Verse for the final spot
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 7, 2026Broncos star CB Pat Surtain II once again voted best in the NFL
ESPN is releasing its annual list of the top-10 players at each position; Broncos star Pat Surtain II is once again the best CB in the NFL
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 7, 2026ESPN publishes long look at Broncos playoffs, Sean Payton says ‘we missed Bo’
If you're a fan of the Broncos, ESPN's Seth Wickersham delivered a huge treat; he had incredible access to the team during the playoffs
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 6, 2026Broncos RB J.K. Dobbins doesn’t receive a vote for top-10 in the NFL
ESPN released its list of the top-10 RBs in the game and J.K. Dobbins didn't crack the group -- in fact the Broncos No. 1 back didn't receive a single vote