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 NUGGETS | Dec 18, 2022Jokic’s stat line against Charlotte is absolutely insane, makes NBA history
The Joker finished with 40 points, 27 rebounds and 10 assists and is the first player since Wilt Chamberlain in 1968 to register at least 35, 25 and 10
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 18, 2022The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Broncos should reward Latavius Murray
Murray was a monster against the Cardinals, toting the rock 24 times for 130 yards and a touchdown, plus averaging 5.4 yards per carry
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 18, 2022Hackett won’t make it about himself, thrilled Broncos finally get another win
The victory over Arizona probably meant the most to one person, and that's head coach Nathaniel Hackett, whose seat is scorching hot
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 18, 2022Watch: Simmons with second INT, Rypien TD pass and Broncos are rolling
The team has scored three second half touchdowns thus far, including a pair by running backs Marlon Mack and Latavius Murray
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 18, 2022Empower Field embarrassingly empty at Broncos kickoff against Arizona
Thousands and thousands of empty seats blended in with the fans, and in some sections, it was hard to tell if there were more seats or people
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CU FOOTBALL | Dec 17, 2022Future CU QB Shedeur Sanders balls out in final game at Jackson State
The Sanders duo was handed their first loss of the year, but Shedeur had four passing touchdowns and another on the ground in a special afternoon
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 14, 2022Justin Simmons thinks last four games will tell us a lot about these Broncos
It'd be understandable if Broncos players were ready to get to the offseason, as that means vacation, relaxation and a break from losing
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 14, 2022Broncos provide details on $100M upgrades to Empower Field at Mile High
The biggest change is the scoreboard in the south stands, which will be expanded by 70 percent and make it the fourth-largest in the NFL
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 14, 2022No QB decision yet, but Nathaniel Hackett raves about backup Brett Rypien
In Rypien's start against the Jets this year he went 24-46 for 225 yards, zero touchdowns and one interception; the Broncos lost the game 16-9
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 13, 2022Report: Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy won’t be suspended for contacting a ref
Jeudy will not be suspended for bumping into an official during the Chiefs game, but will face a couple of fines, according to NFL Network
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 13, 2022Broncos have “earned” No. 2 pick in the NFL Draft, but they won’t keep it
The selection is headed to Seattle as one of the final pieces from the Russell Wilson trade that GM George Paton gave up last March
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DENVER NUGGETS | Dec 13, 2022Michael Malone is Jared Bednar from a year ago, he needs to win big now
Bednar knew a season ago what had to happen and Malone knows it this year; one guy got it done with a championship, and the other is now up
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 12, 2022A reflective Hackett speaks on lost season winding down for Broncos
Hackett sounded like a man who's going to soak up the next month, because they are more than likely the last four games he'll ever coach the Broncos
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 12, 2022Will Jerry Jeudy get fined or suspended for bumping an official on Sunday?
Jeudy had a bit of a meltdown, yelling at and ultimately bumping a referee for wanting a flag that was never thrown
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 11, 2022The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: A nice rally shouldn’t save Hackett’s job
CEO Greg Penner can't change his mind and give Hackett another chance to coach this team in 2023; that would be a disastrous and impulsive decision
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 11, 2022Hackett proud of fight from “awesome” players, but says Broncos must win
After the game, Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett was asked if this one falls in the 'moral victory' category for his team after battling back
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 11, 2022Russell Wilson takes scary hit to the head, leaves with a concussion
Wilson clearly looked dazed and out of it after the hit, and also ended up with a huge knot on his head, that CBS showed to viewers
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 11, 2022Watch: Russell Wilson’s third TD pass of the day has Denver storming back
In the third quarter Wilson hit Marlon Mack on a screen that went all the way to the house, good for a 66-yard TD and trimming the deficit
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 9, 2022Report: Broncos new owners planning $100M of renovations to Mile High
A new report from Sports Business Journal suggests the WPFOG wants the fan experience at Empower Field at Mile High to improve with some upgrades
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 9, 2022Be honest, it’s probably for the best if the Broncos lose on Sunday
It's a massive and unlikely if, but if the Broncos stun the NFL world on Sunday, CEO Greg Penner might justify in his head these guys know what they're doing
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 8, 2022Hackett heaps praise on Chiefs and Mahomes, how “fun to watch” they are
Just like Hackett said on Wednesday he's not worried about the long losing streak to the Chiefs, he couldn't help but gush about KC a day later
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 8, 2022Schefter: Sean Payton will have options, but Broncos owners will pay big
"I don't think the Broncos ownership really cares about the compensation for Sean Payton," Adam Schefter told Mark and Mike on Thursday morning
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 8, 2022Schefter: George Paton and Russell Wilson will be back in 2023
ESPN's Adam Schefter joined Mark Schlereth and Mike Evans on 104.3 The Fan on Thursday morning, and dropped a couple of bombs
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 7, 2022Despite losses, Wilson won’t change his routine, jokes this isn’t baseball
Wilson will stick with his current routine, even though he's thrown just eight touchdown passes while the Broncos average an NFL worst 13.8 PPG