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 | Jan 25, 2023Mike Evans lays out five strikes against former Stanford coach David Shaw
Shaw has several things working against him, as his finish at Stanford wasn't strong, and the Broncos have been burned by first-time head coaches
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 25, 2023All of a sudden, there might not be a market for Sean Payton in the NFL
Both Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported on NFL Network on Wednesday that Payton may not take a job, or frankly, be offered one
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COLORADO ROCKIES | Jan 24, 2023Rockies legend Todd Helton comes agonizingly close to making Hall of Fame
Helton received 72.2 percent of the vote, and 75 percent is required for election; he came up just 11 votes short of making it in
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 24, 2023Report: Raiders may keep blowing it up, move on from Waller and Renfrow
If Josh McDaniels wants to get rid of dudes who score touchdowns and make plays, you won't get any complaints out of Broncos Country
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jan 24, 2023While people were counting out the Avs, they found their championship fire
The sky is the limit for the Avalanche after ripping off five wins in a row, and all that chatter about back-to-back titles is completely fair game
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 23, 2023Are we sure the door has closed on Jim Harbaugh coaching the Broncos?
Zach Bye asked a couple of very interesting questions, including why hasn't Harbaugh gotten a new deal with the Wolverines yet?
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DENVER NUGGETS | Jan 22, 2023Michael Porter Jr. out for Nuggets, brother Coban arrested after fatal crash
Coban Porter was involved in a crash that killed a driver according to The Denver Post; Michael Porter Jr. was not involved in the incident
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jan 20, 2023It wasn’t just a rest night, because Avs defenseman Cale Makar is out again
The good news is Makar skated this morning, so it's not a serious injury; Jared Bednar told reporters he has a shot to play tomorrow night in Seattle
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 20, 2023Broncos next head coach needs to be opposite of Hackett in three big ways
Chad Brown, Orlando Franklin and Nate Jackson served up some suggestions, and it starts with working harder than the Broncos did this year
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jan 19, 2023Mikko Rantanen breaks Avalanche record set by his boss Joe Sakic in ’96
Rantanen made history for the Avs in Calgary, becoming the fastest player in team history to score 30 goals in a season; it took him 43 games
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 19, 2023Colin Cowherd says Broncos QB Russell Wilson has contacted Sean Payton
Cowherd says Wilson's spoken with Payton and he's aware his game must be fixed; he also needs to address his standing in the locker room
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 19, 2023Schefter: “I would be floored” if Saints get two first-rounders for Sean Payton
Adam Schefter said New Orleans GM Mickey Loomis can ask for whatever he wants, but what he'll actually receive in return is a different story
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 18, 2023Would Denver go for Sean Payton and Tom Brady if not for Russell Wilson?
On Wednesday's "Stokley and Zach," the guys discussed the fantasy scenario, and both say the Broncos would've explored it
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 18, 2023Report: If Sean Payton takes coaching job, it’s “lining up” to be the Broncos
Even though the competition for Payton includes the Texans, Panthers and Cardinals, it sounds like if he's going to take a job, it will be with Denver
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 18, 2023Former Broncos coaches VJ, Fangio and Hackett interviewing for new jobs
It's a tough fraternity to break into, but being an NFL coach is a great line of work; even if you're bad at your job, a new opportunity will come along
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DENVER NUGGETS | Jan 17, 2023Chauncey Billups stops by GW as his old school names the court after him
Billups attended George Washington from 1992-1995 and dominated; he was four-time All-State and three-time Colorado Mr. Basketball
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jan 17, 2023It was only two games, but the Avalanche woke up and put the NHL on notice
If the Avs make a run, which they almost assuredly will, we'll remember this as the moment in time that their entire season turned around
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 17, 2023Flirty Jim Harbaugh wasted Denver’s time, but now Broncos must pivot fast
Harbaugh knew no one could understand his true intentions, and the more leaks about the NFL, the better; we all bought in, and we were duped
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DENVER NUGGETS | Jan 15, 2023Unreal buzzer-beater from Nikola Jokic helps Nuggets escape Magic
The Nuggets were up 69-54 at half, before two sloppy quarters made the game close; no worries, as the best player on the planet saved the day
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jan 13, 2023Struggling Avs hold team meeting, The Athletic gives them near-failing grade
The Avs checked in at No. 16 in the NHL in The Athletic's most recent Power Rankings, but received a "D" grade for their efforts thus far
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 13, 2023Brandon Staley’s disastrous decisions against Broncos just cost his team
Not only will Los Angeles WR Mike Williams miss the playoff game against Jacksonville, his season is probably over with a fracture in his back
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 12, 2023Manning, Franklin, Wolfe and other Broncos say goodbye to Ronnie Hillman
"Broncos Family paying our final respects today to our teammate and brother Ronnie Hillman. Rest in Peace Ronnie," Peyton Manning wrote on Instagram
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 12, 2023New QB will join AFC West next year as Derek Carr tells Raiders goodbye
Carr was very successful against the Broncos in his career, posting an 11-6 record; he beat them in his final six starts, including twice in 2022
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 12, 2023Girlfriend of ex-Bronco Peyton Hillis shares promising update on his recovery
Angela Cole says Hillis is off his ventilator and thanked the hospital for taking care of him; Hillis saved his children from drowning last week