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
-
DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 9, 2024Broncos say the door is still open for Russell Wilson to return as QB
Even after Russell Wilson was benched for Denver's final two games, the top Broncos brass insists no decision has been made yet on his future
-
COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jan 9, 2024Nathan MacKinnon is on the verge of catching a Joe Sakic streak
The chance for Nathan MacKinnon to tie Joe Sakic's home point streak will be on Wednesday night when the Avs host the Vegas Golden Knights
-
DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 9, 2024Greg Penner must show Broncos Country the buck stops with him
It's time for Broncos CEO Greg Penner to make some bold moves, proving he can make tough personnel decisions and not just be a big-spender
-
DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 8, 2024Schefter: George Paton still not totally safe, despite other reports
"I'm a George Paton fan. But I don't know that he is or isn't safe right now," Adam Schefter said on "The Drive" on 104.3 The Fan on Monday
-
DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 8, 2024Jerry Jeudy is clearly not worried about noise surrounding his future
Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy was asked about potential noise surrounding his future in Denver; Jeudy's answer was straight to the point
-
DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 8, 2024Broncos QB Jarrett Stidham thinks he can be Denver’s starter in ’24
One day after saying he wants "to be on the field for every snap of next year," Broncos QB Jarrett Stidham doubled down on Monday
-
DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 7, 2024Sean Payton reminds Broncos fans this was never going to be easy
"You are what your record is in our league. That's just the truth," Sean Payton said after the Broncos 27-14 loss in Las Vegas on Sunday
-
COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jan 5, 2024The awards keep coming as Nathan MacKinnon does it again in OT
The NHLPA named Nathan MacKinnon as its player of the week, thanks in large part to his back-to-back games playing hero for the Avalanche
-
DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 4, 2024Justin Simmons can’t wait for day he can decline a Pro Bowl offer
Not only has Broncos safety Justin Simmons never appeared on a stage as big as the Super Bowl, he's never even made the postseason
-
DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 4, 2024Pat Surtain II, Mike McGlinchey take home two big Broncos awards
Pat Surtain II was named the 2023 Demaryius Thomas Team MVP, while Mike McGlinchey earned the 2023 Darrent Williams Good Guy Award
-
DENVER NUGGETS | Jan 4, 2024The first NBA All-Star voting returns are in, Nuggets get little love
Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is No. 3 among frontcourt players; Jamal Murray's nowhere to be found in the top-10 All-Star vote getters for guards
-
COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jan 3, 2024After all that noise, Avalanche tied for first in Western Conference
Despite some pushing the panic button every time the Avalanche lose, they're a top contender to win their second Stanley Cup in three years
-
CU FOOTBALL | Jan 3, 2024Travis Hunter, Shedeur Sanders both on top-100 CFB players list
No one can deny that both Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders had great seasons, and ESPN ranked Hunter 35th in the country and Sanders 69th
-
DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 2, 2024Rodgers sympathizes with Wilson, says they have ‘common enemy’
Aaron Rodgers, who's no fan of Sean Payton after he ripped his good friend Nathaniel Hackett this summer, is on the side of Russell Wilson
-
COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jan 2, 2024Monster month from Nathan MacKinnon earns him NHL’s top honor
Nathan MacKinnon had 29 points in December, an Avalanche / Nordiques franchise record for a month, earning him the NHL's No. 1 Star
-
DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 31, 2023Sean Payton knows Broncos missed opportunities to make playoffs
"It is what it is. Yeah, I mean, look, we kind of had that opportunity a week ago and 'ahh,'" Sean Payton said of missing the playoffs
-
DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 29, 2023Kareem Jackson and Randy Gregory were not fans of Sean Payton
Could this be sour grapes from two guys who Sean Payton cut? Sure, but discounting the opinion of Kareem Jackson is also disrespectful
-
DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 29, 2023Ryan Clark destroys Broncos head coach Sean Payton in long rant
Clark says the benching was going to happen no matter what and there wasn't a thing Russell Wilson could do to please Sean Payton
-
DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 28, 2023New report denies Broncos threatened to bench Wilson months ago
This is now a "he said, he said," situation, with both sides telling different stories about what happened between Wilson and the Broncos
-
DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 28, 2023Adam Schefter: Fate of George Paton lies in Sean Payton’s hands
"How does Sean feel about moving forward with George Paton? That's going to be a Sean decision, just like the Russell thing," Schefter said
-
DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 27, 2023Sean Payton discusses benching Russell Wilson, future in Denver
We knew Sean Payton was running the show in Denver, but by benching Russell Wilson on Wednesday, he made that as clear as ever
-
DENVER NUGGETS | Dec 27, 2023Nuggets say Aaron Gordon bitten by dog, suffered multiple injuries
It's important to note the Nuggets say Aaron Gordon is in "good condition," but a report says he needed 21 stitches for face and hand injuries
-
DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 27, 2023George Paton on the hot seat after Broncos bench Russell Wilson
All of the major George Paton decisions have backfired, and the Wilson era is almost certainly over; a GM opening may not be far behind
-
DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 24, 2023Sean Payton explains taking timeouts, not going to OT in brutal loss
Broncos head coach Sean Payton wanted the football back one more time in regulation, but it didn't work out and Denver lost a heartbreaker