Can a bad u joint make a car drive/accelerate sluggish?

my 2001 chevy blazer 4wd automatic has bad u joints. My question is that, can bad u joints cause the vehicle to drive/ accelerate a little sluggish? I made a sharp left turn at a light and something didn't feel right after I accelerated after that turn; it felt like it was lagging a little or was a little outta whack. idk if I'm just being paranoid or something like that. Any input would be appreciated. :)