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 4, 2023Russell Wilson offers perspective on Damar Hamlin scare, life and football
The Broncos QB met the media on Wednesday afternoon, and nearly his entire session was questions about the horrifying situation with Hamlin
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 4, 2023Jim Harbaugh speaks briefly on his future, mentions return to Michigan
“Although no one knows the future, I think I will be coaching Michigan next year,” Harbaugh told the Queen City News, based out of Charlotte
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 4, 2023Rosburg, with more time on his side, reflects on last chance to get a win
The result on Sunday doesn't matter much, but Jerry Rosburg wants a win in his last chance as a head coach; even if that tenure is just two games
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 3, 2023Broncos looking to avoid first season with 13 losses in franchise history
The Broncos never lost 13 times in 10 AFL seasons and not in 52 NFL seasons since; they've lost 12 games just one other time, back in 2010
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 3, 2023Forget wide net coaching search, Broncos should hire Jim Harbaugh ASAP
Greg Penner should be ready to offer Harbaugh a five-year, $75 million deal before other teams get involved and the competition becomes more fierce
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 1, 2023The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Broncos are willing to play hard for Rosburg
We don't know exactly what was said behind closed doors this week, but we do know it was enough to make the Broncos care again
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 1, 2023Russell Wilson gets choked up when asked about teammates defending him
While the season has been tough for fans, it has to be tough for Russell Wilson as well, regardless of how much money he's making
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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