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 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
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CU FOOTBALL | Oct 3, 2023Coach Prime says Snoop Dogg FaceTimed, looking to talk with WR
Omarion Miller put on a show in front of millions, and then got a call from one of the most famous rappers in the world in Snoop Dogg
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CU FOOTBALL | Oct 3, 2023CU / USC most watched in Week 5, Buffs have five of top-8 all year
The CU Buffs have, of course, only played five games -- so every single one of them has been must-see TV and the ratings reflect that
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 3, 2023The comeback was fun, but the Broncos still look like a 5-12 team
The Broncos need their "star" defenders to play like stars, and while it's nice to get a win, it's hard to make a declaration Denver is good
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DENVER NUGGETS | Oct 2, 2023Josh Kroenke on Altitude TV issue: No one more frustrated than me
"We're trying to figure out a resolution, because we want to show the best teams... and we have the Avs and the Nuggets," Josh Kroenke said
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 1, 2023Sean Payton gets first Broncos win, Denver’s huge rally tops Bears
Down 28-7 in Chicago and looking left for dead, Sean Payton's Broncos scored 24 straight points to stun the Bears by a final score of 31-28
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CU FOOTBALL | Sep 30, 2023CU’s furious rally comes up short as Caleb Williams cooks the Buffs
USC QB Caleb Williams torched the Buffs, throwing for 403 yards and six touchdowns, as the Trojans downed Colorado by a score of 48-41
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COLORADO ROCKIES | Sep 29, 2023Rockies bringing back Charlie Blackmon as veteran presence in ’24
Blackmon, a four-time All-Star, has played all his MLB years in Denver; he's a career .296 hitter with 215 home runs and 749 RBI
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Sep 29, 2023Cale Makar back on ice, but admits injury isn’t getting “much better”
The Avs lost to the Kraken back on April 30, meaning Cale Makar's been working on this injury for five months, with not a lot of progress
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 28, 2023Vance Joseph gets he must “fix” Broncos defense or he’s in trouble
"When those days happen it's always, in my opinion, me first. I'll fix it, quickly, I have to," Vance Joseph told the media on Thursday
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CU FOOTBALL | Sep 28, 2023It sure looks like Travis Hunter and Henry Blackburn are all good
James Mitchell posted an Instagram story that is going viral, with the picture showing Travis Hunter and Henry Blackburn embracing
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Sep 28, 2023The Avalanche have three of the top-11 rated players in “NHL 24”
Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar is second in the NHL 24 ratings with a 95, while Nathan MacKinnon is No. 4 and Mikko Rantanen is No. 11
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 27, 2023Sean Payton gets supportive texts, reminds “no one passed away”
Even though the Broncos were embarrassed in Miami thanks to the Dolphins scoring 70, life still goes on for Sean Payton and the team
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 27, 2023Mark Schlereth: I’ve never seen a defense as “scared” as Broncos
"(The Denver Broncos defense was) frightened. Just knees knocking, piss dribbling down your leg, scared," Schlereth said on 104.3 The Fan
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COLORADO ROCKIES | Sep 27, 2023ESPN rips Rockies and ownership, gives them “F” grade for 2023
"You know who doesn't get enough credit? Rockies fans. They show up year after year, supporting a faceless, losing team," ESPN wrote
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COLORADO ROCKIES | Sep 26, 2023For first time in history, the Colorado Rockies have lost 100 games
It was only a matter of time, and now it's done, as the Colorado Rockies have lost 100 games in a season for the first time ever
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 26, 2023Old friend Trevor Siemian could play against Broncos in 12 days
Former Broncos QB Trevor Siemian is on the verge of signing with the Jets, after they lost Aaron Rodgers and Zach Wilson has struggled
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DENVER BRONCOS | Sep 26, 2023Broncos and Bears is an early “battle” for path to No. 1 overall pick
If the Broncos are to get the No. 1 overall pick for the first time, this weekend in Chicago against the Bears will play a pivotal role