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 | Aug 23, 2023Report: Broncos one of most interested teams in Jonathan Taylor
"From people that I talk to, multiple sources around the league...it's the Dolphins and it's the Broncos," Cecil Lammey said on 104.3 The Fan
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DENVER NUGGETS | Aug 22, 2023ESPN projects Nikola Jokic will win 2023-24 NBA MVP fairly easily
Nikola Jokic finished first with 77 points and 42.3 percent of the first-place MVP votes, while Giannis Antetokounmpo came in second
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 22, 2023Drew Brees attends Broncos practice with Sean Payton in charge
Sean Payton and Drew Brees is one of the most iconic coaching / QB duos, so it's fun to see Brees stop by Broncos HQ and see his old boss
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 22, 2023Broncos quickly getting healthier based on practice participation
The returns of Justin Simmons, Mike McGlinchey and others lifted the mood at Broncos practice on Tuesday with good news on the injury front
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 22, 2023It was a mistake to only give Russell Wilson one series against SF
Just when it felt like the Seattle version of Russell Wilson was back, Sean Payton decided one lousy series was all he'd play; it wasn't enough
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 21, 2023The Broncos won’t have to face the Rams biggest star this week
Rams star Aaron Donald not coming to Denver due to the expected birth of his child has to be a welcomed sigh of relief for the Broncos o-line
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Aug 21, 2023Cale Makar voted best defenseman in the NHL, Toews also top-20
Cale Makar was joined by Devon Toews in the top-20, as he came in at No. 13; the Avs were one of four teams to have two guys make the top-20
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 19, 2023Sean Payton explains curious decision to pull Russell Wilson early
After engineering a nice 13-play drive that resulted in a field goal, Russell Wilson was benched for Jarrett Stidham the next possession
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 18, 2023It looks like Shannon Sharpe is going to be back on major TV soon
The New York Post is reporting Shannon Sharpe will join "First Take" with Stephen A. Smith two days a week, starting during football season
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Aug 18, 2023Jared Bednar keeps showing he’s more than a great hockey coach
Jared Bednar recently met with Archer Franklin, a young hockey player battling Aplastic Anemia and in need of a stem cell transplant
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 18, 2023Secret’s out on how much weight Russell Wilson lost this offseason
"I'm just trying to be as lean as possible... trying to stay in my younger days," Russell Wilson said of his weight being down
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 17, 2023Broncos will wear alternate helmet in perhaps team’s spiciest game
The Broncos will wear their white alternate helmet against the Jets in Week 5 and on Christmas Eve versus the Patriots
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DENVER NUGGETS | Aug 17, 2023Vlatko Cancar undergoes ACL surgery and a long recovery looms
Vlatko Cancar's surgery was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, the same doctor who did the operation on Jamal Murray's ACL
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 17, 2023Adam Schefter is angry that Mike Shanahan isn’t a Hall of Famer
"I think it's a bunch of BS. Mike Shanahan is a Hall of Famer yesterday, today and tomorrow," Schefter told Mark Schlereth and Mike Evans
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 16, 2023Another ex-Saint is joining the Broncos to compete for a roster spot
For the Broncos, Dwayne Washington becomes the eighth addition to the roster with New Orleans ties while Sean Payton was head coach
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 16, 2023Russell Wilson sort of admits Broncos offense is improving, but it is
Even when the Broncos have improved drastically over the last few weeks, there's still a bit to be desired in an answer from Russell Wilson
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 15, 2023Report: K’Waun Williams will remain out, but goal is Week 1 return
With Pat Surtain II and Justin Simmons battling tweaks, almost the entire starting secondary (including K'Waun Williams) has missed time
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 15, 2023Saturday will be return of Javonte Williams, capping crazy recovery
Sean Payton confirmed Javonte Williams will play on Saturday, but added he's not sure how much and the team will "play it smart"
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 15, 2023Report: Broncos down to one kicker as competition might be over
9NEWS and 104.3 The Fan Broncos insider Mike Klis reports the team is moving on from kicker Elliott Fry and keeping Brett Maher
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 15, 2023Sean Payton is already running circles around Nathaniel Hackett
There's a standard being set in Broncos Country by Sean Payton, either do things right or do them again, and that's what this team needed
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 14, 2023Peyton Manning is now a professor at the University of Tennessee
"Manning will partner with faculty and teach a variety of topics that align with the college’s curriculum including sports reporting," UT said
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 11, 2023Sean Payton on why the Broncos needed a fourth-series for a TD
After the game, Sean Payton explained why the Broncos offense went back out there long after the defensive starters had exited the field
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COLORADO ROCKIES | Aug 11, 2023Ex-Rockie says team invited him to reunion, but he had to pay his own way
Marvin Freeman, who went 10-2 in 1994, said he was asked to attend but the Rockies weren't offering to pay for a flight or a hotel
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 11, 2023Former Broncos QB Peyton Manning sung on stage at Red Rocks
Hall of Famer Peyton Manning briefly joined Parker McCollum on stage at Red Rocks, even singing part of one of his songs