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 | Feb 12, 2024Broncos near bottom, but second in division in early power rankings
It's a bit surprising to see the Broncos ahead of the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers on ESPN's early NFL power rankings
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DENVER BRONCOS | Feb 12, 2024Fans miffed John Elway presented Chiefs with the Lombardi Trophy
Social media erupted when John Elway appeared and this was just yet another low moment for the Broncos after a miserable eight-year stretch
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DENVER BRONCOS | Feb 9, 2024Did Sean Payton take a little shot at Russell Wilson on Radio Row?
Jim Rome asked Sean Payton what he's looking for in a QB; the answer was pretty curious, and looks like a subtle shot at Russell Wilson
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DENVER BRONCOS | Feb 9, 2024Drew Brees might know the plan Sean Payton has for Broncos QB
Between the smile, laugh and body language, Drew Brees has some idea of what his former coach Sean Payton wants to do moving forward
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DENVER BRONCOS | Feb 8, 2024Broncos QB Russell Wilson attends Kobe Bryant statue unveiling
Among the guests in attendance to honor the late, great Kobe Bryant were Broncos QB Russell Wilson, along with his wife Ciara
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CU FOOTBALL | Feb 8, 2024Coach Prime has perfect answer about his future with the CU Buffs
Coach Prime made the rounds on radio row at the Super Bowl on Thursday, and he doesn't sound like a man who's leaving Colorado anytime soon
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DENVER BRONCOS | Feb 8, 2024Another mock draft has Broncos taking a national championship QB
ESPN had a previous mock draft with Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy to the Broncos, and on Thursday, CBS Sports did the same
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DENVER NUGGETS | Feb 7, 2024Former Nuggets PG Monte Morris gets traded, not back to Denver
Despite rumblings the Nuggets were interested in a reunion with Monte Morris, he'll join the Timberwolves and former boss Tim Connelly
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Feb 7, 2024New poll says Avs superstar Nathan MacKinnon is likely NHL MVP
A new ESPN poll has Nathan MacKinnon receiving 80 percent of the first-place votes for the Hart Trophy; that's up from 42 percent last month
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DENVER BRONCOS | Feb 7, 2024Eight years ago, Von Miller and the Broncos wrecked Cam Newton
Former Broncos star Von Miller sacked Cam Newton 2.5 times, forced two fumbles (one that resulted in a touchdown) and won Super Bowl 50 MVP
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DENVER BRONCOS | Feb 6, 2024Peyton Manning’s new Super Bowl commercial released early
Peyton Manning is in a one-minute long Super Bowl spot, along with Post Malone and Dana White, with a fan wearing a No. 18 Broncos jersey
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DENVER BRONCOS | Feb 6, 2024Report: Deal for Jerry Rosburg’s return to the NFL falls through
One day after Tom Pelissero reported Jerry Rosburg would reunite with John Harbaugh in Baltimore, it looks like it's not happening
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DENVER BRONCOS | Feb 6, 2024Broncos would be crazy to not take a QB in Round 1 of NFL Draft
Broncos fans aren't apathetic yet, but they'll be on the verge if another head coach doesn't work and team isn't willing to pick a Round 1 QB
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DENVER BRONCOS | Feb 5, 2024Broncos need help pressuring QB, new mock has them taking edge
The Broncos are so desperate for a quarterback, that any mock selection that isn't a QB at No. 12 might have folks scratching their heads
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DENVER BRONCOS | Feb 5, 2024Newest ESPN mock draft has Broncos staying at 12, taking a QB
Known draft expert Matt Miller released a two-round mock on Monday morning, and he has the Broncos taking Bo Nix at No. 12 overall
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Feb 3, 2024Nathan MacKinnon scores twice in NHL All-Star game, team loses
"Team MacKinnon" lost to "Team McDavid" 4-3 in a shootout; to add extra pain, the team led by Nathan MacKinnon was up 3-1 in the final minute
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Feb 2, 2024MacKinnon, Makar score wins at NHL All-Star Skills competition
Nathan MacKinnon won the One Timers competition, and Cale Makar won the NHL Hardest Shot competition, registering a shot at 102.56 MPH
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DENVER BRONCOS | Feb 2, 2024Broncos and Saints connections keep growing, Kubiak heads South
Klint Kubiak returned to the Broncos last year as the passing game coordinator, even calling plays for six games; now he heads to the Saints
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DENVER NUGGETS | Feb 1, 2024NBA fines the 76ers for Joel Embiid sitting against the Nuggets
The NBA handed down a substantial $75,000 fine to the 76ers organization for Joel Embiid not being on the injury report against the Nuggets
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DENVER BRONCOS | Feb 1, 2024Former MVP in Seattle has heard Russell Wilson may go to Atlanta
"I've been hearing maybe Atlanta. That's what I've been hearing, but I'm not sure," Shaun Alexander told Kay Adams about Russell Wilson
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 31, 20241998 Broncos ranked 10th best Super Bowl champion of all-time
The 1997 Broncos came in at No. 19, comfortably in the top half of title winners; the 2015 Broncos were underrated, earning the No. 47 spot
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 31, 2024ESPN analyst thinks Russell Wilson makes sense for the Steelers
On the Wednesday morning edition of "Get Up," Jeff Saturday suggested Russell Wilson could work well in Arthur Smith's offense
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 31, 2024The Broncos should aggressively pursue Taysom Hill this offseason
Touchdowns are something the Broncos have struggled to score, so why not add a guy who can run, catch and pass them in Taysom Hill?
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jan 30, 2024At the All-Star break, Avalanche have clawed to top of their division
Considering the Avalanche were 19-11-2 after a tough loss in Chicago right before Christmas, they've come on strong over the last 40 days