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 1, 2023Fired up Rosburg says Broncos were playing to win, players deserve one
Denver showed signs of life by battling throughout the game, and clearly playing way harder than they did during the Christmas debacle in L.A.
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 1, 2023Watch: Broncos intercept Patrick Mahomes for a fourth time this season
It happened in the second quarter on Sunday in Kansas City, when safety Justin Simmons snagged one from Mahomes in the end zone
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 31, 2022Randy Gregory’s extremely disappointing season comes to an early end
Gregory played in just six games, registering two sacks and 12 tackles; he did force two fumbles in Denver's first two games of the season
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 29, 2022Evero speaks on why he turned down interim job, friendship with Hackett
With Ejiro Evero a candidate for the full-time head coaching job in Denver, as well as others around the NFL, he's taking the patient approach
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 29, 2022Jerry Rosburg will have Broncos in pads as practice ramps up before K.C.
While Rosburg didn't necessarily take a shot at Nathaniel Hackett, it's clear he is an old-school guy who appreciates a good, tough practice
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 28, 2022Russell Wilson “wishes he could’ve played better” for fired coach Hackett
The Broncos aren't even close to sniffing the postseason, let alone the Super Bowl, and Wilson knows a lot of that falls on his shoulders
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Dec 28, 2022Avs get bad injury news as Nichushkin’s surgically repaired ankle is ailing
At his press conference on Wednesday, Avs head coach Jared Bednar delivered the bad news, and offered no timeline for Nichushkin's return
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 28, 2022Broncos interim head coach Jerry Rosburg makes it known he fired Stukes
Former ST coordinator Dwayne Stukes was extremely dismissive of a previous question about Rosburg, and that probably didn't do him any favors
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 27, 2022Rock bottom? Broncos ranked No. 32 in several NFL Power Rankings
Nothing about the 51-14 loss to the Rams screamed the Broncos care; they showed more fight with each other and postgame than during the actual game
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 27, 2022Broncos CEO Greg Penner apologizes multiple times to fans for horrid year
Even though Penner wasn't in charge for all the failures since Super Bowl 50, it's nice to see him acknowledge what a terrible stretch this has been
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 27, 2022Impassioned George Paton admits Broncos mess is completely his fault
Broncos Country heard the most passion and fire we've seen from Paton in his two years on the job, and he knows he's on the hot seat
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 26, 2022Broncos insider identifies big names as candidates to be next head coach
Mike Klis mentions current Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, former Saints head coach Sean Payton and Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 25, 2022The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Broncos are an absolute dumpster fire
Denver's loss to L.A. was the culmination of a season going off the rails; there aren't enough adjectives to describe how embarrassing it was
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 25, 2022Hackett calls Broncos performance in L.A. “embarrassing, unacceptable”
The Broncos are now 4-11 and Nathaniel Hackett's fate appears all but sealed, with him possibly losing his job as early as Monday morning
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 25, 2022Watch: Randy Gregory throws a slap postgame, gets punched in helmet
Gregory had words with Rams offensive guard Oday Aboushi after the Broncos were pummeled, 51-14, before the two scuffled on the field
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 25, 2022Watch: Wilson throws his third pick, Broncos Christmas disaster continues
With the Broncos trailing the Rams on Christmas, 31-6 in the third quarter, Russell Wilson just threw his third interception of the day
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 25, 2022Watch: Russell Wilson throws two interceptions, Broncos down big early
The Rams have turned them both into touchdowns after a couple of short offensive series, and Denver already trails 17-0
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 22, 2022Peyton Manning shares heartfelt message on the passing of Ronnie Hillman
"Rest in peace Ronnie," Manning wrote. "Honored to be your teammate for four years in Denver. Great player, great person, great smile"
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 22, 2022Broncos prank players with hidden cameras and ugly Christmas uniforms
From an "ugly sweater" jersey to a reindeer on the helmet, this was well done; and some guys even liked certain aspects of the fake uniform
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 22, 2022Hackett addresses why the Broncos only have one Pro Bowl representative
Hackett was asked why he thinks Denver didn't get more guys into the game, and with a 4-10 record, the answer seems fairly obvious
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 21, 2022Russell Wilson on taking big hits over the years: “I didn’t sign up for tennis”
Wilson's play hasn't lived up to the level fans expected, and the team sits at 4-10, but one thing you can't question is his toughness
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 21, 2022Hackett sees himself as a ‘senior consultant’ for Denver’s offense right now
With Nathaniel Hackett no longer managing the clock or calling offensive plays, the head coach was asked about his role during games
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CU FOOTBALL | Dec 21, 2022Coach Prime just got a four-star recruit to flip from Auburn to Colorado
Adam Hopkins is a 6-foot, 170-pound WR who also plays in the secondary; he had additional offers from Arkansas, Florida State and Texas A&M
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Dec 20, 2022Quickest month ever? Nathan MacKinnon already back skating for Avs
It's hard to find a tougher or more driven player in the league, so it wouldn't be shocking to see MacKinnon get back earlier than expected