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 30, 2022The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Greg Dulcich has saved the Broncos offense
Dulcich finished the game in London with four catches for 87 yards and opened up the Denver passing offense on multiple occasions
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 30, 2022Nathaniel Hackett dodges question on saving his job, but thrilled to get win
The weight of the world is off Hackett's shoulders right now and he can take a deep breath, as no coaching change will be made in Denver this week
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 30, 2022Watch: Murray touchdown and Williams interception seal big Broncos win
Denver was trailing 17-14 late in the fourth quarter, before Russell Wilson led an impressive touchdown drive to give the Broncos the lead
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 30, 2022Watch: Russell Wilson hits Jerry Jeudy on creative route for Broncos TD
Trailing 10-0 late in the first half, Russell Wilson hit Jerry Jeudy on a very short crossing route and Jeudy took it around the edge and into the end zone
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 28, 2022Broncos CEO Greg Penner shares his thoughts on slow start, Hackett’s future
Penner didn't guarantee Nathaniel Hackett would keep his job the rest of the season and acknowledged the product on the field isn't good enough right now
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 28, 2022Report: One NFC East team covets Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy in a trade
According to Ralph Vacchiano of FOX Sports, the New York Giants are particularly interested in trading for Denver wide receiver Jerry Jeudy
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Oct 28, 2022Avs share photos of player’s names finally engraved on the Stanley Cup
It's fun to see everyone on there, especially as you go through player by player and think about the key moments each one had during the playoffs
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 28, 2022Ravens kicker Justin Tucker mocks Russell Wilson on Baltimore’s team plane
On an Instagram live after the Ravens took down the Bucs on Thursday Night Football, Wilson caught a stray from Baltimore kicker Justin Tucker
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 27, 2022Adam Schefter “surprised” George Paton is defending Nathaniel Hackett
Schefter wouldn't necessarily say Hackett's in trouble, but pointed out it was curious that Hackett would get an endorsement from the GM
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 27, 2022Paton addresses Bradley Chubb trade rumors, says he’s a “core” player
When Paton was asked specifically about Chubb he wouldn't offer much of a comment, but did note he's a "core" and you want to keep core guys
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 27, 2022George Paton holds press conference in London, defends Nathaniel Hackett
Hackett's offense is dead last in the NFL in points per game and the Broncos have scored one or zero touchdowns in six of their seven contests
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 26, 2022Report: Broncos offensive lineman Dalton Risner available for “right price”
Risner's been solid in his 3.5 seasons with the Broncos, starting in all 16 games his first two years and 15 of 17 in 2021, plus all seven so far in 2022
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DENVER NUGGETS | Oct 26, 2022As feared, MPJ’s back already has him missing a key Nuggets game
Just four games into a fresh season, with championship aspirations, watching the status of Porter's back injury is already a storyline for the Nuggets
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 26, 2022Even with some chatter about his job, Hackett says he doesn’t feel pressure
This could be do or die time for Hackett, as there's a real sense he has to win this game to ensure he remains Denver's coach the rest of the season
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DENVER NUGGETS | Oct 25, 2022Michael Porter Jr.’s lumbar spine issue lands him on Nuggets injury report
In a loss to the Blazers on Monday night, Porter appeared to tweak his back after a collision with former Nuggets center Jusuf Nurkić
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 25, 2022Report: Bradley Chubb “likely” to be traded if Broncos lose to Jaguars
With Randy Gregory signed to a long-term deal and Baron Browning a rising star, George Paton might be tempted to do a deal for draft picks
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 25, 2022Chicago Bears big night confirms Broncos have worst offense in the NFL
After Sunday's 16-9 defeat to the Jets, Denver has scored one or zero touchdowns in six of its seven games, a shocking stat to start the season
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 25, 2022Broncos are one loss from a fire sale, but will George Paton botch that too?
Paton's made three major decisions in the last 10 months and all of them look questionable at best, a complete and total disaster at worse
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 24, 2022Despite long losing streak, Hackett says no staff changes and “status quo”
"We're all going to work together to build a great plan. I feel like our operation has been going really well," Nathaniel Hackett said with a straight face
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 23, 2022The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Broncos Country is over this awful product
This is on GM George Paton, who bungled his head coaching search this offseason, and the man he hired for the job in Nathaniel Hackett
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 23, 2022A fired up Nathaniel Hackett is sick of the Broncos losing close games
In four games at home this year the Broncos have scored 16, 11, nine and nine; a mind boggling trend for a group that was supposed to be good
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 21, 2022Hackett says Broncos coaches were joking about sleeping in the facility
Could the coordinators possibly be staying overnight and Nathaniel Hackett's not aware? Or did Justin Outten take the "joke" a little too far?
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Oct 21, 2022Avalanche get good news on Devon Toews’ injury, but he’ll miss some time
Considering Toews wasn't at morning skate before the Avalanche prepare to face the Kraken tonight, fans were anxious to hear Jared Bednar's update
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 20, 2022Hackett gives an endorsement of the guy hired to help him, Jerry Rosburg
Hackett was asked about Rosburg joining the staff late and maintains he's continued to be an asset while also getting up to speed