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 | Oct 16, 2023Pat McAfee mentions Rex Ryan as possible new Broncos DC
The whole thing is casual, as McAfee uses words like "allegedly," but it's clear he's hearing some chatter and wanted to pass it along
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CU FOOTBALL | Oct 14, 2023CU Buffs lose thanks to unfathomable Stanford rally, fall in 2OT
Coach Prime and the CU Buffs put their foot on the gas early, but then let up in a big way, as a 29-0 halftime lead went up in smoke
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 13, 2023Report: After not playing against Chiefs, Frank Clark may join them
Frank Clark played just two games for the Broncos, recording two tackles and zero sacks, and now he might be headed back to Kansas City
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 12, 2023Jerry Jeudy: “I don’t remember” pregame talk with Steve Smith Sr.
It seems like Jerry Jeudy is actually making sure the conflict with Steve Smith Sr. doesn't go any further, but it was still a bad look
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 12, 2023Sean Payton laments mistakes as Broncos score eight points in KC
After scoring just one touchdown, Broncos Country is sick of coaches taking the blame and the honeymoon with Sean Payton is long over
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 12, 2023Steve Smith Sr. absolutely unloads on Jerry Jeudy pregame in KC
Jerry Jeudy allegedly used a slur at Steve Smith Sr. and then told him "I don't mess with you," on the field at Arrowhead Stadium
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 12, 2023Report: NFL execs think Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy will be traded
NFL insider Matt Lombardo says multiple sources expect Jerry Jeudy to be moved before the trade deadline, which falls on Oct. 31
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Oct 11, 2023Avalanche stars lead the way as a new Stanley Cup journey begins
The Avalanche beat the Kings 5-2 to start the new season, and in a year that once again has Stanley Cup aspirations, it was a solid start
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 11, 2023Report: Broncos indeed “open for business” on Jeudy, Sutton, more
ESPN's Dan Graziano wrote that "it feels pretty obvious from talking to teams around the league the 1-4 Broncos are open for business"
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DENVER NUGGETS | Oct 11, 2023Jamal Murray jumps 33 spots in NBA player rankings, into top-20
Jamal Murray was voted the 17th best player in the league by a panel of nearly 150 reporters, editors, producers and analysts from ESPN
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 10, 2023Smokescreen? Sean Payton claims Broncos not looking at trades
"We're not looking to do business with any of our players," Broncos head coach Sean Payton said on Tuesday about potential trades
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Oct 10, 2023Avs make a trade for Caleb Jones, loads of Colorado connections
Caleb Jones' father, Popeye, played for the Nuggets for one season and is now currently an assistant coach with the team
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CU FOOTBALL | Oct 10, 2023Coach Prime: “tremendous chance” Travis Hunter plays on Friday
Coach Prime said that Travis Hunter has been cleared by the doctors to practice, but needs to be in shape to play against Stanford
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 10, 2023Mark Schlereth rips effort from Jeudy and Sutton, would cut both
"Neither of those two guys would play for me. I would cut both of those guys," Mark Schlereth said of Jeudy and Sutton on 104.3 The Fan
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 10, 2023Time for Broncos to embrace the tank, win fewest games possible
If the Broncos trade guys who can fetch draft picks, Denver would be stacked with 2024 selections, while also possibly earning No.1 overall
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CU FOOTBALL | Oct 9, 2023CU Buffs two-way star Travis Hunter is back on the practice field
This news comes from Darius Sanders, sharing a video of Travis Hunter battling 1-on-1 with true freshman wide receiver Omarion Miller
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 8, 2023Plenty to unpack after Nathaniel Hackett gets revenge on Broncos
Nathaniel Hackett was rewarded with a game ball, and a fiery pregame speech made it clear New York was playing for their OC
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 8, 2023Sean Payton takes blame for Broncos offensive woes against Jets
For Broncos head coach Sean Payton, it looks like he signed up for a rebuild, whether he realized it or not, as Denver lost to the Jets 31-21
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CU FOOTBALL | Oct 7, 2023CU Buffs get big fourth win as a bowl game looks like it can happen
It was nice to see the CU defense help carry the team to a win, holding ASU to seven points in the second half and recording five sacks
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DENVER NUGGETS | Oct 6, 2023Nikola Jokic actually did watch highlights of Nuggets title run
For Nikola Jokic, who said his summer was too short, it's interesting he'd reveal he did indeed take time to relive the magic of last year
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CU FOOTBALL | Oct 6, 2023Coach Prime lands on cover of TIME: “changing football forever”
Coach Prime, wearing his signature sunglasses and cross necklace, is called "The Believer" while also donning a black CU Buffs hoodie
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 5, 2023Broncos reveal icy new field design to go along with white helmet
Not only will the end zones of the Broncos new field be white, but the logo at the 50-yard line will be the old school "D" that everyone loves
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 4, 2023Sean Payton explains decision to cut Randy Gregory from Broncos
"We felt like with some of our younger players, and where we're going, it was best for our team," Sean Payton said about cutting Randy Gregory
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DENVER NUGGETS | Oct 4, 2023Richard Sherman randomly rips Nuggets coach Michael Malone
Richard Sherman went on a rant about Nuggets head coach Michael Malone, blasting him and saying he'll be "irrelevant" one day