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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CU FOOTBALL | Oct 28, 2023CU Buffs safety Shilo Sanders ejected for targeting against UCLA
It looked like Shilo Sanders hit the UCLA player shoulder-to-shoulder, but one angle did show contact with the crown of the helmet
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 27, 2023Sean Payton didn’t mention 16 straight losses against KC to Broncos
"I think probably, if I was coaching at a major college, I probably would've brought it up," Sean Payton told the media on Friday
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 27, 2023Steve Smith Sr. delivers long apology to Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy
"I showed my tail publicly and I apologize for how I said what I said," Steve Smith Sr. said of his ripping of Jerry Jeudy on NFL Network
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 26, 2023Pat Surtain II says the Broncos are motivated by Nuggets’ success
"It's pretty inspiring to see our local neighbors, the Nuggets, getting that winning feeling, that winning attitude," Pat Surtain II said
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Oct 26, 2023Latest report on Gabriel Landeskog has two way different scenarios
Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog could return for the playoffs this year, or he might not ever skate in an NHL game again
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 25, 2023Russell Wilson acknowledges ending losing streak to KC matters
"What it means to everyone in this city, and just winning in general," Russell Wilson said of potentially ending the 16-game losing streak
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 25, 2023Unnamed GM: Sean Payton would trade Russell Wilson if possible
“(Sean Payton) would trade the quarterback right now if there was a market for him," an anonymous NFL GM told Jason La Canfora
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CU FOOTBALL | Oct 25, 2023LeBron James spoke to Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter postgame
CU Buffs football players Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter get plenty of attention, but they were the ones who were starstruck on Tuesday
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Oct 24, 2023Avalanche make history in New York, set unique NHL road record
The Avalanche won their 15th straight regular-season road game when they beat the Islanders by a final score of 7-4; that's an NHL record
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DENVER NUGGETS | Oct 24, 2023Nuggets presented with rings, raise their first championship banner
In front of the fans at Ball Arena the Nuggets lifted a banner to the rafters and got to see their championship rings for the first time
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CU FOOTBALL | Oct 24, 2023Buffs stars Travis Hunter, Shedeur Sanders at Nuggets ring night
Even though the Buffs are coming off an excruciating 2OT loss to Stanford, Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter will always draw a crowd
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CU FOOTBALL | Oct 24, 2023Coach Prime responds to SNL’s hilarious portrayal of him
"I'm a fan of Kenan (Thompson) , let's just get that straight. I love him, I love what he's brought to comedy," Coach Prime said on Tuesday
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 22, 2023Sean Payton not thrilled with question on Broncos breaking bad streak
The Broncos had blown 10 straight games with a halftime lead, the most in NFL history; three of those had come this year under Sean Payton
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 22, 2023For second time this season, Kareem Jackson ejected after dirty hit
Kareem Jackson blew up Green Bay Packers tight end Luke Musgrave, and after a discussion by the officials, was given the boot
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 20, 2023Sean Payton offers explanation for why Jerry Jeudy has zero TDs
One day after a wild press conference from Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy, head coach Sean Payton was asked about some of Jeudy's gripes
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 19, 2023Jerry Jeudy shares why he wanted no part of Steve Smith Sr. in KC
After the loss to the Chiefs, Jerry Jeudy claimed he didn't remember what happened; a week later, he seems to remember just fine
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 19, 2023Season 4 of Peyton Manning’s ESPN show looks better than ever
Peyton Manning does episodes with the likes of Pat McAfee, Wes Welker, Phil Simms, Mark Cuban and George Kittle based on the trailer
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 19, 2023Smoke continues to gather on the Jerry Jeudy trade front
The 3-3 Colts are right there in a wide open AFC South, so maybe they think they can win the division and a trade for Jerry Jeudy would help
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 18, 2023Sean Payton isn’t worried that his play sheet was shown on TV
"There are a ton of things we change," Sean Payton said about his play sheet getting shown on the Amazon Prime broadcast against the Chiefs
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DENVER NUGGETS | Oct 18, 2023At least one publication gets it right, puts Nikola Jokic No. 1 in NBA
One week after ESPN ranked reigning NBA Finals MVP Nikola Jokic as the second best player in the league, "The Ringer" is getting it right
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 17, 2023Right now, Broncos have No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft
It's depressing to be checking the bottom of standings, but that's the position the Broncos are in, with the NFL Draft already on the radar
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DENVER NUGGETS | Oct 17, 2023New Nuggets title documentary has cool behind-the-scenes access
The first episode of the Nuggets documentary starts all the way back at training camp in 2022, with the series narrated by Jamal Murray
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Oct 17, 2023Avalanche have three of top-seven players on ESPN’s “NHL Rank”
Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar is No. 2, All-Star center Nathan MacKinnon is No. 3 and under-appreciated winger Mikko Rantanen is No. 7
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 17, 2023Broncos should trade almost any player who can fetch a draft pick
Sean Payton must do what John Elway never wanted to admit; the Broncos require a full rebuild, starting with a lot of trades the next 14 days