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 | Dec 28, 2024Sean Payton admits ‘tie element’ was why Broncos didn’t go for two
The controversial decision by Broncos head coach Sean Payton will be discussed over and over again for days, weeks and perhaps months to come
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Dec 27, 2024Avalanche make major investment in Blackwood, ink long extension
The Avalanche announced Mackenzie Blackwood has inked a five-year extension to be the starting goalie in Colorado for years to come
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 24, 2024Sean Payton wrote on his practice notes “get to 10” for the Broncos
"I put a note, we've got to get to 10. That's the first thing," Broncos head coach Sean Payton said about getting a 10th win on Tuesday
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 20, 2024Broncos loss in L.A. was only their second most painful this year
What happened in the Broncos loss to Kansas City was actually worse, being stunned in an instant versus a long and painful collapse
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 19, 2024Bo Nix ‘frustrated’ after Broncos have fast start then go quiet in L.A.
"First three drives, 21 points, and then kind of stalled," Broncos QB Bo Nix said after Denver fell apart in a crushing loss to the Chargers
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 19, 2024Sean Payton disappointed at huge Broncos loss with ‘a lot at stake’
After the game you could tell Broncos head coach Sean Payton was irked at the collapse, knowing Denver let a huge chance slip away
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 19, 2024Jets owner wouldn’t trade for ex-Bronco Jeudy over Madden rating
In a bombshell report from The Athletic that details the dysfunction of the Jets, there was a Broncos twist with Jeudy and his Madden rating
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 18, 2024Broncos receive zero awards in early survey of GMs and execs
NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero polled "high-ranking executives from 27 NFL teams," but the Broncos didn't win any awards
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CU FOOTBALL | Dec 18, 2024Buffs land another option to potentially replace Shedeur Sanders
Deion Sanders has landed Kaidon Salter from the Liberty Flames in the transfer portal, a potential option to replace Shedeur Sanders at QB
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 17, 2024Bo Nix thinking about winning Super Bowl, not just one more victory
“We got three games to win three and go into the playoffs and win a Super Bowl," Broncos QB Bo Nix said on Tuesday, holding nothing back
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 17, 2024Sean Payton says Broncos fans will ‘travel well’ for big game in L.A.
Sean Payton was asked about the atmosphere at SoFi stadium, and told a story about Broncos fans when he was an analyst at Fox Sports in 2022
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 17, 2024Broncos now have a very simple path to clinching a playoff berth
If the Broncos win or tie against their AFC West rival Chargers, that's it; Denver will clinch a playoff berth for the first time since 2015
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 17, 2024Why not us? The Broncos should be thinking Super Bowl this year
The Broncos are 9-3 over their last 12 and should be 10-2; with the playoffs all but assured, dreams can be raised to a Super Bowl level
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 16, 2024Nik Bonitto is doing something we haven’t seen since J.J. Watt
Broncos outside linebacker Nik Bonitto is doing something we haven't seen in a decade, and he's putting his name with the likes of J.J. Watt
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 15, 2024Broncos QB Bo Nix hopes this was ‘last game’ throwing three picks
"Hopefully it's the last, but football will tell you it's not going to be," Broncos QB Bo Nix said of his three interceptions against Indy
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 15, 2024Sean Payton reflects on Broncos first winning season since 2016
There is plenty to dissect from a bizarre game game, but Sean Payton helping the Broncos secure a winning record was important to the fans
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CU FOOTBALL | Dec 14, 2024Coach Prime shoots down claim about where Shedeur won’t play
"Please stop trying to become relevant by misrepresenting my son," Deion Sanders wrote about Shedeur after a tweet made some false claims
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Dec 13, 2024Avs have nearly as many losses at home this year as all of last year
The Avs went 31-9-1 at Ball Area last season; just one more regulation loss this year and they'll match their total from 2023-24
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 12, 2024‘Bronco for life’ Garett Bolles wants to bring Denver a championship
"I didn't start off the way I wanted to start off, but I get to finish how I want to finish," Garett Bolles said after inking a big extension
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Dec 12, 2024New goalie Mackenzie Blackwood grew up an Avs, Joe Sakic fan
"This was my favorite team growing up, so a little nostalgia there for me," new Avs goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood said on Thursday
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 11, 2024Sean Payton: Broncos know what they need to do to make playoffs
Sean Payton realizes postseason speculation is more realistic in December than it is in October, and he shared some of those thoughts
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 11, 2024Steve Young wishes he had ‘jumped in’ with Broncos after Elway
If three-time Super Bowl champion Steve Young could do it all over again, he would've played for the Broncos instead of retiring
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Dec 10, 2024Mikko Rantanen gets his third hat trick of the year, Avs now rolling
The Avs have played 30 games this season, and forward Mikko Rantanen now has three hat tricks after what he did on Tuesday in Pittsburgh
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 10, 2024Broncos race to No. 5 seed will involve rooting for Russell Wilson
There will be a lot of scoreboard watching over the next few weeks as the Broncos look to move up the standings and snag the No. 5 seed