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 NUGGETS | Oct 16, 2024Three Nuggets in ESPN’s top-100 players so far, but two drop spots
Michael Porter Jr. and Jamal Murray dropped spots in the top-100, while Aaron Gordon moved up; Nikola Jokic's spot will be revealed Thursday
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 15, 2024Bo Nix says again coaches know best when it comes to fast start
Sean Payton might have compared Bo Nix to Ferris Bueller after their sideline spat, but Nix isn't questioning authority like Ferris might
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 15, 2024Sean Payton warned Bo Nix that the NFL game isn’t like college
Sean Payton wanted to make it clear to Bo Nix that each week in the NFL is a challenge; there are no cupcakes on the schedule like college
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 15, 2024The Broncos homefield advantage has disappeared, and that’s sad
The Broncos are 28-33 at home since the beginning of the 2017 season, an extremely depressing stat and something that needs to be fixed fast
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 14, 2024Sean Payton not expecting “warm fuzzies” in return to New Orleans
"I don’t think there’s going to be a lot of flowers and warm fuzzies for yours truly," Sean Payton said of returning to New Orleans this week
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 13, 2024Bo Nix chooses optimism after Broncos offense sputters in defeat
"I know today wasn't what we wanted, but I feel like we're headed in the right direction with how we finished," Bo Nix told reporters
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 13, 2024Sean Payton admits offense got going too late in frustrating loss
Sean Payton was brutally honest about the Broncos scoring all 16 of their points in the fourth quarter; the Chargers defense backed off
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Oct 12, 2024Avalanche have goalie problem as Georgiev benched again in loss
For the second time this year, and in his only two starts, Avalanche goalie Alexandar Georgiev was pulled early by head coach Jared Bednar
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Oct 12, 2024NBA MVP Jokic presents NHL MVP MacKinnon with Hart Trophy
The reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokic presented the reigning NHL MVP Nathan Mackinnon with the Hart Trophy, and the crowd in Denver exploded
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Oct 11, 2024Do the Avs have an internal salary cap on paying Mikko Rantanen?
The Avs might not be able to pay Mikko Rantanen more than Nathan MacKinnon, just because of how that would go over in the locker room
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 10, 2024ESPN predicts Stidham or Wilson most likely NFL QBs to be traded
ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler wasted no time in turning his attention to the Broncos, saying Zach Wilson or Jarrett Stidham could be dealt
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Oct 9, 2024Rantanen’s hat trick spoiled, Georgiev benched in ugly Avs opener
Mikko Rantanen had a hat trick in the opener for the Avalanche, but Alexandar Georgiev couldn't stop much from Vegas in an ugly 8-4 loss
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 9, 2024Sean Payton likes Broncos confidence, but also delivers a warning
While Sean Payton praised the Broncos confidence after practice on Wednesday, he also offered a warning about how this league can go
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 9, 2024Bo Nix embracing role of Ferris Bueller in hilarious Instagram post
Broncos QB Bo Nix posted a hilarious Instagram reel with clips from Ferris Bueller and Denver beating down the Las Vegas Raiders
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 8, 2024Report: Nathaniel Hackett was almost the fired one by the Jets
Based on reporting from CBS Sports, Nathaniel Hackett wasn't fired because Woody Johnson decided to give Robert Saleh the boot first
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 8, 2024It is early, but the Broncos would be a playoff team at the moment
Right now sitting at the No. 6 seed, it'd be a be a trip to No. 3 Baltimore for the first playoff game since the Broncos won Super Bowl 50
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 8, 2024Bo Nix did what Russell Wilson wouldn’t do, and that’s a big deal
Bo Nix is something Russell Wilson never was with the Broncos, and that's a quarterback whose personality is easy to root for
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Oct 7, 2024The Artturi Lehkonen injury is going to keep him out for more time
Avalanche forward Artturi Lehkonen has an injury that's going to cause him to miss the start of the regular season, and perhaps all of October
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 6, 2024Bo Nix downplays spat with Sean Payton with a laugh and a smile
When asked about the viral moment with Sean Payton, Bo Nix had the perfect answer; he wasn't going to give anything away
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 6, 2024Payton loves Nix, but calls him ‘Ferris Bueller’ after big Broncos win
Broncos head coach Sean Payton compared his rookie QB Bo Nix to a classic movie character after his team beat the Raiders on Sunday
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 6, 2024Pat Surtain II may have just saved Broncos with a 100-yard pick-six
Broncos star Pat Surtain II had the the second longest interception return for a touchdown in Broncos history, a 100-yard pick-six
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 4, 2024Sean Payton knows October is going to be a big month for his team
"October is important in our league," Broncos head coach Sean Payton said after practice Friday, as Denver looks to keep the momentum rolling
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 3, 2024In honor of 1977, Broncos won’t have a logo at midfield on Sunday
The Broncos announced plans for their field design against the Raiders, and it's going to feel like a trip back in time to nearly 50 years ago
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Oct 3, 2024The Avalanche make a bit of a surprise cut as season creeps closer
Many thought Pierre-Edouard would be the fourth-line center for the Avalanche when the season started, but he was a surprise cut on Thursday